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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variants
also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Previously, the perk only applied to members of Starbucks’ loyalty program.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But because it’s been programmed to always present a response to user prompts, this can result in cases where the AI effectively lies.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Consult with your healthcare provider to develop the best weight loss management or program that fits your needs.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Previously, the perk only applied to members of Starbucks’ loyalty program.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Yarbo can also be programed in various modes like Patrol, Tow, Follow Me, and more.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But because it’s been programmed to always present a response to user prompts, this can result in cases where the AI effectively lies.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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Throughout the season, all three days of LIV Golf tournament competition will air live across the Fox family of networks with more than half of the League’s schedule airing on Fox or FS1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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It could be argued that no one in Guida’s weight region has had a more impressive strength of schedule over the course of their career.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That was an initial fear among some when the plan was first mooted, as a good run in Europe — and especially reaching the group stages — can be worth millions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This will tell you if the broker is licensed and if there have been disciplinary procedures against him or her.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Weak procedure ‘sets you up for failure’ Small local governments routinely fail to adhere to a bedrock principle of financial control and accountability — segregation of duties.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Multiple law enforcement officials have warned of bad actors scheming to take advantage of charitable people looking to chip in and give to those in need due to the fires.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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New York Jets: Anthony Weaver Anthony Weaver's ability to scheme and develop defenses will be a massive asset for a Jets team that needs a head coach to help get the most out of its young players.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That means millions more New Yorkers didn’t sign up for the MAGA agenda.—
Donna Lieberman,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Loyalists are lined up to help push an economic and social agenda that is sure to hearten his supporters and fuel an even deeper disdain among his detractors.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, senators are expected to ask Hegseth about key international policies, including his position on providing military aid to Ukraine, taking action against Iran's nuclear program, and strategies for addressing China's growing military threat.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Develop an ongoing strategy to gather data and observe what's happening in your environment.—
Debo Ray,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Under Biden, the U.S. government had intensified a policy that began during Trump’s first term: using the power of export controls to limit the number of advanced chips that China could obtain to impede its attempts to reach parity with the U.S. on AI.—
Billy Perrigo,
TIME,
13 Jan. 2025
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Trump is correct about California’s moronic policy that wastes vast amounts of water and starves its agricultural areas for no good reason.—
The Editors,
National Review,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s designed to be ultra-compact, often holding only a few cards and a small amount of cash.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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For gaming reference, Okubo also designed the very believable and industrial-looking vertical tanks in the equally groundbreaking Xbox game Steel Battalion, released in 2002 along with its entirely massive bespoke controller.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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