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
David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
Cady grows attached to the responsive doll, which is programmed to protect the child and takes to the mission with a mechanical perfection, slaughtering anyone who expresses hostility—and does so with snarky pride in her absolute power.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The program now serves around 130 kids each summer in grades 1-12.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Safeguards of a very clear and unambiguous kind have to be programmed into them on an algorithmic basis and then continually supervised by humans to make sure the safeguards are working properly.
—David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
Cady grows attached to the responsive doll, which is programmed to protect the child and takes to the mission with a mechanical perfection, slaughtering anyone who expresses hostility—and does so with snarky pride in her absolute power.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Verb
The goal is to interrupt homelessness by providing immediate access to permanent housing for individuals, regardless of other factors like pre-existing participation in treatment programs.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The program now serves around 130 kids each summer in grades 1-12.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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In addition to Duke and the reunion with Mensah, the schedule the season’s first four weeks also includes the opener versus Northwestern and a trip to Ole Miss. Navy won 10 games last season, including over service academy rival Army and against Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The schedule may be modified due to weather or other circumstances.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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For diehards, the feeds are where the real game unfolds, showmances bloom, backdoor plans are hatched, and unfiltered chaos reigns 24/7.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Giants will need to scheme Lawrence to keep four hands off him.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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And the audience was eager to be swept away on another escapade with these stylish and scheming women.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The preservative has been absent from the majority of flu vaccines for nearly two decades, but was on the agenda of a committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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Vance's active role in moving Trump's agenda forward was always part of the plan.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
Noun
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As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Modest stipends for service on regional boards recognize real time and effort spent advocating for funding and policies that benefit our city.—
Josh Levy,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Once a niche subject rarely discussed outside of academic policy wonk circles, accreditation is an increasingly hot topic among conservatives.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Too many projects fail because the architects never designed a quantifiable hypothesis.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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