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as in designed
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as in anticipated
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as in prepared
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 intended
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 planned
Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Musk’s company had initially planned to support its Colossus supercomputer which uses around 150 megawatts of power with 100,000 H100 GPUs, even more when upgraded to 200,000.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
The company has also planned a demonstration to validate the JQL’s design and performance while employing a JAGM to engage a representative threat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Canadians spending habits are changing The Canadian air carriers Flair Airlines and WestJet ended their seasonal service between Vancouver and Winnipeg to Palm Springs International Airport earlier than planned this spring, airport spokesman Jake Ingrassia said in a statement to The Times.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The wedding was planned by Audrey Wood Events.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Sony is moving fast on Resident Evil and a summer shoot in Europe is being planned.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Oil and gas companies had planned to pursue tax incentives for technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture and storage—and dedicated billions in capital to doing so.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Musk’s company had initially planned to support its Colossus supercomputer which uses around 150 megawatts of power with 100,000 H100 GPUs, even more when upgraded to 200,000.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
The company has also planned a demonstration to validate the JQL’s design and performance while employing a JAGM to engage a representative threat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Canadians spending habits are changing The Canadian air carriers Flair Airlines and WestJet ended their seasonal service between Vancouver and Winnipeg to Palm Springs International Airport earlier than planned this spring, airport spokesman Jake Ingrassia said in a statement to The Times.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The wedding was planned by Audrey Wood Events.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Sony is moving fast on Resident Evil and a summer shoot in Europe is being planned.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Oil and gas companies had planned to pursue tax incentives for technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture and storage—and dedicated billions in capital to doing so.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
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This delay means that younger Gen Xers and Millennials, who may have already navigated significant financial milestones—like buying a home or sending kids to college—without that anticipated boost, may find inheritances to be more symbolic than transformative.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The $50 million in anticipated revenue would go to tobacco cessation efforts and the state’s Medicaid program.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cannes got its own cliff-hanger ending on Saturday, the final day of the 78th film festival, when a power outage, apparently caused by deliberate sabotage, shut down the power grid serving the city and much of the surrounding region.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Cutting off supplies was part of a deliberate tactic by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to destroy Hamas, which perpetrated the October 2023 attack against Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and taking more than 250 men, women, and children hostage.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 May 2025
Verb
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Bruins got singles from Savannah Pola and Jordan Woolery followed by an intentional walk to Grant.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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This underscores the urgent need for intentional rest practices that go beyond traditional vacation days.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The Missouri Immunization Coalition, which organized the event for April 24-25, also had to lay off half its staff, according to board president Lynelle Phillips.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps not surprisingly, nonviolent movements’ success depends on how well they’re organized.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Alonso was conscious of this when speaking on Thursday in Spain.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Plus, the adjustable cinch waist is equally as flattering for hiking trails as navigating the style conscious streets of Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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