as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Recent Examples of master plan
The commission would be tasked with creating a comprehensive master plan for building the facilities needed to attract one or more professional sports franchises in the region.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The 2021 Citizens’ Oversight Committee will also meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss the facilities master plan.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
In 1970, as new housing developments were planned across the Santa Monica Mountains, homeowner associations objected to a city master plan that would widen and extend existing canyon roads linking Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Sure, there are endless sources chattering to the tabloid that this was maybe an homage to one of West’s album covers or a master plan by West to troll the world and get attention, one that Censori cosigns.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The 2021 Citizens’ Oversight Committee will also meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss the facilities master plan.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
In 1970, as new housing developments were planned across the Santa Monica Mountains, homeowner associations objected to a city master plan that would widen and extend existing canyon roads linking Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Sure, there are endless sources chattering to the tabloid that this was maybe an homage to one of West’s album covers or a master plan by West to troll the world and get attention, one that Censori cosigns.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
Noun
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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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The plan Friday was for Zelensky to sign a new version of the deal as part of a plan to end the war.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
1 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
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Keep reading to shop more of Courteney Cox’s blueprint pieces.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Passage of the budget blueprint is essential for Republicans to pass Trump's legislative agenda later without needing Democratic support in the Senate.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Proceeds will benefit them through the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation’s Legacy on Ice program.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to IMDb, Jason appeared in 267 projects over the course of his career.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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By removing the environmental checks and balances to federal land management projects, the Fix our Forests Act (FOFA) bypasses the critical oversight and public scrutiny that protects our ecosystems and restricts scientific input and public involvement.—
Delaney Rudy,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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