scheme (out)

verb

Definition of scheme (out)next
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance the campaign operatives schemed out a plan for dealing with bombshells about the candidate's past indiscretions

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  1. plan
  2. design
  3. prepare
  4. organize
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  • The service warned travelers to slow down and use caution while driving and to plan on slippery road conditions, which could impact commutes.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • As the devastating fires continue to burn around Los Angeles, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned in Park City.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of plan
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  • It’s designed to be ultra-compact, often holding only a few cards and a small amount of cash.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For gaming reference, Okubo also designed the very believable and industrial-looking vertical tanks in the equally groundbreaking Xbox game Steel Battalion, released in 2002 along with its entirely massive bespoke controller.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of design
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  • Dennis and Cheryl McMurray had come home from dinner on Jan. 7 and were preparing for bed when Cheryl’s cousin called.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • As Trump prepares to take over the White House, many of Biden's policies could be undone, including his work to deliver student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of prepare
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  • Summary: This position identifies, compiles and organizes relevant data to analyze and draw sound logical conclusions for work assignments or examinations of financial institutions with minimal-to moderate-risk profiles and/or structures.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Consider organizing hackathons or innovation challenges that invite diverse communities to solve pressing problems using AI, like XPRIZE's AI competitions, which have sparked creative AI solutions for global issues such as healthcare.
    Sonal Soveni, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of organize
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“Scheme (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheme%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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