1
as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers
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2
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school
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also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In exchange, Democrats want to limit the administration's attempts to unilaterally block spending directed by Congress on certain programs.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
That’s because a coral is biologically programmed to adapt to new conditions — an ability called plasticity — by adjusting its physiology and growth to cope with change within certain bounds.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema revealed plans to return to the club in retirement when speaking on the Los Amigos de Edu program hosted by popular Spanish soccer reporter Edu Aguirre.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In exchange, Democrats want to limit the administration's attempts to unilaterally block spending directed by Congress on certain programs.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Sims 4 Realm of Magic paves the way to several solutions thanks to the power of spells and The Sims 4 Discover University allows your Sims to program their servos to defend their home.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
That’s because a coral is biologically programmed to adapt to new conditions — an ability called plasticity — by adjusting its physiology and growth to cope with change within certain bounds.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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The schedule will consist of 104 matches as the tournament has been expanded to 48 national teams from 32.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Blues also have the easiest schedule in the NHL the rest of the way, according to Tankathon.com.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Estate distribution among beneficiaries can be handled in various ways, with each state providing a default method and estate planning attorneys utilizing multiple strategies to tailor distribution plans.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Gene therapies often require complicated procedures to deliver them.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Agencies conducting mass layoffs for reorganization purposes must go through certain procedures, including providing employees with 60 days' notice.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the 26-day game, players will build shelter, survive with meager food and hunt their own, compete in exhausting challenges and be forced to scheme and backstab to vote out other players.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who spent eight years in prison on multiple corruption charges, including scheming to sell a vacant Senate seat.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories How Trump’s agenda is playing out in California President Trump’s on-again, off-again threat of U.S. tariffs on goods from Mexico could result in price increases — especially in California, one of the nation’s largest consumers of Mexican avocados, tequila and beer.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Groups backed by Musk have poured more than $5 million into the race, casting the election of Schimel as imperative to protecting Trump’s agenda.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hoka’s collaboration strategy as of late has included both performance running standouts and famed fashion designers.—
Peter Verry for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dellinger’s firing came as Trump administration employees have touted their support on social media for the president’s policies even though the Hatch Act is meant to restrict political advocacy while on duty.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The tight widescreen framing and shaky handheld shooting style amplify the stress of a situation that’s all the more potent for not trying to pin a happy ending on such an upsetting policy.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With Boon’s small brands competing at a luxury price point, pooling together fashion, art and design into one space will help give the designers increased exposure.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Implementing Nudges Effectively And Ethically AI nudges can shape employee behavior if designed thoughtfully and ethically.—
John Borland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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