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
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Only Iran’s nuclear program remains (more on that in a bit).
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
However, the rocket has been programmed to divert from the ship if the avionics on board the vehicle sense that anything is off-nominal.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.
—Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Only Iran’s nuclear program remains (more on that in a bit).
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
In common areas with direct sun, snart shadings can also be programmed to close at peak times to reduce glare and UV damage to your furniture, art and rugs.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
However, the rocket has been programmed to divert from the ship if the avionics on board the vehicle sense that anything is off-nominal.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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In 2024, Gwen Stefani and Alanis Morissette topped the Friday call sheet, with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining the Saturday schedule of shows at the Minnesota music festival.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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His schedule includes events at renowned tracks like Homestead-Miami and Watkins Glen.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration's plan includes leveraging the Justice Department and other agencies to probe private companies pursuing training and hiring practices that conservative critics consider discriminatory against people who do not belong to minority groups, such as white men.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Red tape, budget shortfalls and government inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements — including some that specifically cited the need to boost firefighting capacity.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At least 100 Texas children aged 17 and younger obtained abortions out of state in the first year after Texas banned the procedure, including six under the age of 12, according to the latest state data.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Membership procedures vary depending on the credit union.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kudos on firing the assistant coaches as scape goats for the humiliating mistake of letting Xavier Mckinney walk away into an All-Pro season and forcing them to scheme around an unreliable Banks.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Dougherty Valley hit timely shots and schemed Stokes into favorable one-on-one matchups.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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That means millions more New Yorkers didn’t sign up for the MAGA agenda.—
Donna Lieberman,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Noem has been a longtime ally of Trump, with a history of backing his immigration policies and proposals.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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Author Andrew Handel said the Index evaluates state education policies across several categories, including school choice programs, charter schools, homeschooling, and virtual schooling.—
Kevin Bessler | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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From fashionable fleecy bucket hats to beanies designed especially for athletic pursuits, discover our favorite winter hats for all cold-weather travelers.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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The study was not designed as a political poll but rather as a window into what truly matters to adolescents.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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