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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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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
The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
His legendary former coach Tom Osborne, his former teammates and his family all urged him to come home to save a sinking program.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Tonight, Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the Cinematheque’s anniversary with a trio of films programmed by the organization’s artistic director Grant Moninger, senior Film programmer Chris LeMaire, film programmer Imani Davis, and chief projectionist Benjamin Tucker.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Since his departure from Washington State, Rolovich volunteered with a Bay Area high school football program in 2022 and in 2023 was hired as the offensive coordinator of the UFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
His legendary former coach Tom Osborne, his former teammates and his family all urged him to come home to save a sinking program.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Most electric vehicles can be programmed to begin preconditioning at a set time to ensure the vehicle is ready for a scheduled departure.
—Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Tonight, Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the Cinematheque’s anniversary with a trio of films programmed by the organization’s artistic director Grant Moninger, senior Film programmer Chris LeMaire, film programmer Imani Davis, and chief projectionist Benjamin Tucker.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
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Production is currently underway in Hyderabad, with plans for an extensive shooting schedule in Maharashtra.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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This ample schedule will provide Rose with numerous opportunities to demonstrate his skills.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Redshirt junior tackle Cam Banks also announced plans to return for a fifth season in Gainesville.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The second priority would be authentically aligning strategic plans with trends that are important to your consumer.James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch plots to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Details: 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the series, the heist occurs over a few hours, as the thieves schemed to replace the barrels with lake water.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Making Tagovailoa uncomfortable in the pocket must be on the agenda for Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the big question for Proctor is how high of a priority trans issues will be on the Trump agenda.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some helpful hints and strategies include the following: some words may overlap or fit into more than one group, so choose carefully.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The contract isn’t the only means to guard civil rights in CPS, a district spokesperson said Thursday, listing 16 policies devoted to student and staff protections, ranging from religious freedom to human rights.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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The headlines suggesting a reversal in policy will have been welcomed as many turn to Windows 11 before the deadline next October.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Christmas lights in your neighborhood Metro Phoenix residents have designed spectacular Christmas lights displays this year.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for celebrating their 13-1 record for the 2024 season, the coolers are designed to fit 82 cans or 64 pounds of ice.Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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