1
as in strategies
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
our plan is to finish up by next Friday
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as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself
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Recent Examples of plans
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
In September of the following year, England’s then senior manager Gareth Southgate insisted the forward was part of his plans.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
In September 2025, Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order for the church after plans fell through to sell the property.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Brazil is still struggling to obtain enough shots to comply with its vaccine plans.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Among the top issues on the agenda will the WGA pension and health plans, which are facing a potential shortfall that will need to be addressed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
United, Delta, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines on Thursday began canceling limited numbers of Friday flights in anticipation of the reduction plans.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Grace plans to use any earnings from Quinn’s sale to cover expenses of his upkeep, such as grain and veterinary bills.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Aside from the office areas and the executive floor, which all overlook an open atrium, GM also plans to open a semi-public space to display products and host events on the first floor of the building.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The congregation plans to rebuild with community support.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
SpaceForge, founded in 2018, plans to use a similar furnace on a future satellite to manufacture a batch of novel semiconductors directly in the weightless environment of space.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Morningstar rates plans annually.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Craig plans to triple enrollment in VJC’s second year.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Hartquist plans to retire at age 70, in a few years.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
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Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals.—
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Bringing Arcadia and Big Red food to customers year-round at festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties and community events is another of Nguyen’s goals.—
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The company designs high-end bikes built to handle the rugged trails of not only the Adirondacks, but all over the world.—
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Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.—
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
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OpenAI intends to build and deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI data centers with Nvidia’s systems.—
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Bragg called on the companies to remove online blueprints, known as CAD files, that can be used to print firearms and gun parts without a background check.—
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In September, alternative blueprints were produced for their new ground without a canopy.—
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
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There isn’t anything that prepares you for that reality, especially in filmmaking.—
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The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.—
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
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“Plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plans. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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