as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
their ground plan is first to finish college and then get married
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Recent Examples of ground plan
In this original usage, it was associated with concepts like designs, ground plans, and sketches—flat forms to be realized as physical structures.
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Leo Kim, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
The possible dichotomy between ground plan and volumetric form has never been more apparent to me.
—Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2023
Clues were found in the remains of the buildings, ground plans, monuments, and plazas.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2023
Leo Kim, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
The possible dichotomy between ground plan and volumetric form has never been more apparent to me.
—Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2023
Clues were found in the remains of the buildings, ground plans, monuments, and plazas.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground plan
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That leaves Flaherty to be the backup plan for the Burnes suitors, which could land him a nine-figure contract.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Highly Personalized Threats Hackers monitor social media for personal information, such as birthdays, travel plans, or work details.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Reeves’ The Batman was the first fire-breathing theatrical release for Warner Bros. post Covid after implementing a day-and-date release strategy on Max; the movie making $369.3M domestic, $772M WW.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Gutekunst followed the Ted Thompson blueprint and knocked it out of the park like his former boss once did.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The state’s two-pronged approach of empowering parents and educating teens offers the blueprint Washington needs.Edward Longe, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women, infants and children are less likely to be enrolled in a government nutrition program known as WIC.Laura Ungar and Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The federal judge who oversees immigration detention programs involving minors has set 20 days as the maximum amount of time children can be held at the family facilities.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, texts and calls from other people who interacted with the Salt Typhoon targets were inherently also caught up in the espionage scheme.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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They have also been used to create deepfake images or videos of famous people promoting investment schemes and non-existent or counterfeit products.Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The master plan accommodates for a one meter rise in sea level over the next hundred years, which led to the building-on-stilts design of the main residential building.Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The master plan recognizes that college degrees still provide a valuable path for financial stability.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Ground plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20plan. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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