1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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2
as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategy
Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Here are the key strategies for changing entrenched beliefs within your team or organization:
1.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
As the cannabis industry navigates the likely political changes ahead, marketing professionals must develop clear strategies for the next four years, particularly given the sector’s recent historic progress under the Biden administration’s push toward federal rescheduling.
—Ricardo Baca, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Throughout his experience, Garry developed a three-step strategy to guide every individual through their personal mortal moments.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Here are the key strategies for changing entrenched beliefs within your team or organization:
1.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
As the cannabis industry navigates the likely political changes ahead, marketing professionals must develop clear strategies for the next four years, particularly given the sector’s recent historic progress under the Biden administration’s push toward federal rescheduling.
—Ricardo Baca, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Throughout his experience, Garry developed a three-step strategy to guide every individual through their personal mortal moments.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
Noun
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The changes may require the center to be closed for a few days, but the current plans are to renovate the facility over the weekend so no closures are necessary.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Sacramento County Recreation and Park Commission’s four members were tasked Thursday with reviewing the conceptual plan.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Incremental improvements and innovative approaches are both still possible.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Just as frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas provides startups with a clear roadmap, a family charter or strategy serves as a guiding blueprint, ensuring alignment and clarity as the office evolves.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The blueprint does not mention Social Security or Medicare by name.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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These methods work for a coin or two, but would be cumbersome for large deals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ars Video An important moment Sunday's landing shows NASA is starting to get its money's worth with an initiative set up seven years ago to establish a line of robotic precursor missions for the agency's Artemis lunar program.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Partnerships with startups, researchers or even competitors expose you to new technologies and methodologies that may redefine your industry.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The key to these impressive advancements lies in a range of training techniques that help AI models achieve remarkable performance.—
Dhivya Nagasubramanian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Not every stress management technique is right for everyone.—
Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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