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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The three airlines are Aer Lingus (the operating airline), Iberia Airlines (the airline that handled the check-in for Aer Lingus), and Alaska Airlines (the airline that issued the ticket using miles from your frequent flier program).
—Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
Vulnerabilities result from programming errors found in webserver software that, when exploited, allow attackers to execute malicious code in the browsers of people visiting an affected website.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
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Noun
That program has specific rules around when certifications can be revoked, and noncompliance with the president’s political agenda is not one of them.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The three airlines are Aer Lingus (the operating airline), Iberia Airlines (the airline that handled the check-in for Aer Lingus), and Alaska Airlines (the airline that issued the ticket using miles from your frequent flier program).
—Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Verb
But, for some, especially those in rural or low-income families, a loss of funding for their local stations may impact their access to programming more substantially, says Shenton.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
Vulnerabilities result from programming errors found in webserver software that, when exploited, allow attackers to execute malicious code in the browsers of people visiting an affected website.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
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In the inaugural season, all events were played at Grass Clippings in Tempe, Arizona but this year’s schedule has added an event on Labor Day weekend played at Oceanside, California’s Goat Hill Park, which is set to air live on Golf Channel.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Rock had a busy schedule in 2025 that produced over $1.6 million in revenue, according to the listing.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Jurado, now on the council, praised the spending plan, then voted for it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Using the cover of medical procedures, the former abdominal and digestive surgeon took advantage of moments when children were alone in their hospital rooms.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Alleged Years-Long Drugging and Theft Scheme Led to Killing of Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano On April 1, ABC News reported that a law enforcement source alleged that the pair had schemed via text message for years to drug and rob victims in multiple jurisdictions.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Together, Henry and Lily navigate suffocating traditions, scheming relatives, and the long shadow cast by Henry’s estranged father.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
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After passing through the commission with ease, council also approved the request as part of its consent agenda.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The accusation comes shortly after Mr. Trump's trade agenda went through a legal whiplash.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Amy Cameron – an executive, writer and producer – and Tassie Cameron, a showrunner and executive producer – founded Cameron Pictures and manage it alongside executive producer Alex Patrick, who leads on strategy and business and legal affairs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Trump tests legal strategies as judges block his policies As the clash becomes a defining moment in the president's second term, conservative activists are pushing Congress to rein in federal judges and pressing Trump to intensify his fight with the courts.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Related article Colleges are canceling affinity graduations due to anti-DEI policies.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Certified through the Living Building Challenge, these are structures designed to not only reduce environmental impact but contribute positively to their surroundings.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Smith also said bat manufacturers are now designing bats in ways that mitigate the effects of rolling.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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