plans 1 of 2

noun

plural of plan
1
as in strategies
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency

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2
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish our plan is to finish up by next Friday

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plans

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of plan
1
as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail

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2
as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself

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Recent Examples of plans
Noun
To boost attendance this summer, Disney unleashed a bevy of discounts from coast to coast, for tickets, hotels and dining plans for the season. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The Kennedy Center's board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue's future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership sextiles Venus in your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, helping one-on-one plans feel more inspiring and collaborative. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Sales chases quarterly goals; Finance plans around annual cash flow. — Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee held a hearing in February on Netflix’s plans to merge with WBD, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos appearing before lawmakers, weeks before the streamer dropped its bid amid Paramount’s counteroffer. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Use your voice to build connection, clarify plans, and make cooperation feel easier for everyone involved. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Generate topical daily lesson plans with engaging hands-on activities. — Beth Collums, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous temperatures and storms in the forecast. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Grand plans to return to the Premier League under Chansiri around a decade ago had come to nothing, and financial mismanagement soon began a spiral that threatened the club’s existence. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 As Naperville continues to clean up, the city plans to hold a special brush collection starting Monday. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Horizon, Explorer, Ascend, Apeiron Virgin Galactic plans to debut the Delta spaceship’s livery, including its name, as its next milestone before delivering the first vehicle to Spaceport America in New Mexico, where flight tests will begin. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 Data center site plans McMullin said at the start of the meeting that the Keller community cares about their city and their quality of life. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 The company plans to use the new capital to expand manufacturing, support its go-to-market efforts, build a large-scale demonstrator and advance research and development. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The family plans a private funeral service, and plans for a celebration of his life are pending. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 The city plans to add cameras to four additional intersections this year, with more cameras to be added in the coming years at a total of 21 intersections. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Versant plans to leverage Fandango’s brand identity of new and recent theatrical films to differentiate itself from AVOD competition as existing account holders already purchase movie tickets or movies at home. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
  1. strategies
  2. goals
  3. designs
  4. intends
  5. blueprints
  6. purposes
  7. prepares
  8. hopes
Noun
  • To reduce its carbon footprint, the glass industry is pursuing various decarbonization strategies centered on circular material use and technological innovation.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As businesses navigate rapid technological change and shifting workplace expectations, local-level leadership is increasingly shaping how global strategies land.
    — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Another to watch out for is Deportivo’s Yeremay Hernandez, 23, a wide attacker stepping up to the top flight after 27 goals and 18 assists in 86 second-division games.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your goals can hold more joy with the right adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of goals
Verb
  • Per Promise’s logline, the film follows a young woman who designs AI personalities for a mysterious tech company .
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Kinsman creates whiskies that may not be bottled for more than a decade, while Newey designs race cars around aerodynamic details that can ultimately determine championships.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of designs
Verb
  • Based on a nightmare that has haunted him, Carpenter intends for the graphic novel and album to be consumed at the same time.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The distinction is important because lenders can offer different mortgage terms depending on whether a borrower intends to use a property as a primary residence, second home or investment property.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of intends
Noun
  • That creates an opportunity for companies offering open models to potentially become indispensable to businesses by offering technological blueprints for their products.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Standouts include fragments of original mosaics, old blueprints, and digital reconstructions to show how the building has changed over the centuries.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of blueprints
Noun
  • If approved, the legislation would extend exemptions to class cars built between 1976 and 1985 that are used primarily for exhibition purposes and have limited use on public roadways.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Warner said Idaho Public Archaeology, which has had around 400 volunteers and 5,000 visitors to various projects over the years, serves multiple purposes.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of purposes
Verb
  • The arrangement gives Boeing a longer production horizon as the Pentagon prepares to expand interceptor output.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The cup of joe — and her headful of curls — reflects bigger changes to come as Leavitt, 33, prepares to say goodbye to the Hulu show and step firmly into her next chapter beyond reality TV.
    — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepares
Verb
  • Looking back, Ayaub hopes others take away a message of hope.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of hopes

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