programs 1 of 2

noun

plural of program
1
as in schedules
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 plans
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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3
as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding recommends a program of regular dental checkups

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programs

2 of 2

verb

variants also programmes
present tense third-person singular of program
as in schemes

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Recent Examples of programs
Noun
Some studies of earlier versions of AI programs have found problematic health advice. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Current Levine Museum programs The museum plans to open a temporary exhibition that will be announced in the fall, Cooper said. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Spas, restaurants, cabanas, children’s programs and other experiences often operated as separate businesses, each with its own reservation system—or, in some cases, no digital booking system at all. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Northrop Grumman also raised its 2026 outlook after reporting a record order backlog, helped by programs like the B-21 bomber, Sentinel missile system, and national security space projects. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 After stints in Live Nation’s Venue Nation Rotational Internship and Early Career Touring Immersion programs, Da’Briel came back to SoLa to assist McGrail in leading the program. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 With many of those programs gone and the cost of living increasing, foreclosures are increasing. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 29 July 2026 Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 But in the case of the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide, the programs’ SEC dominance has led to an intense series that’s put fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the next meeting this season. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
  1. schedules
  2. plans
  3. procedures
  4. schemes
  5. agendas
  6. strategies
  7. policies
  8. designs
Noun
  • The setting itself encourages a slower pace—one defined not by schedules, but by the natural cadence of the sea.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • In the Public Employment Relations Board filing, SEIU Local 1000 shared its desire to make suggestions on AI and technology that could affect employment matters, such as pay, productivity expectations, schedules and working conditions.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of schedules
Noun
  • The release, signed by Madeline Romious, board president, said that the board will begin a search for her successor immediately and that additional details will be shared as plans are finalized.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Zuckerberg acknowledged the potential to generate additional revenue by renting its computing infrastructure to other companies, and confirmed that Meta has plans to get into the cloud business, promising an update soon.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Tarter said RealTime Reservation keeps hotel and brand information separate and follows GDPR requirements, including procedures for deleting guest data.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Its results have sparked a flurry of activity as physicists try to determine whether the conflicting measurements are a side effect of different experimental procedures, or a sign that new particles are popping up after all.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of procedures
Verb
  • Marty, who was loosely based on real-life ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, schemes his way to competitions across the globe and hustles for pocket cash.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Joy Randolph, follows a desperate gallery owner (Portman) who schemes to sell a dead man as art at Art Basel in Miami.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of schemes
Noun
  • In turn, faculty and students must also commit to upholding scholarly standards and guard against the prioritization of political and social agendas over free inquiry.
    — Daniel Diermeier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Jones has backed Amendment 4 on his Facebook page, sharing an opinion piece that argues rural voters have less of a say in the ballot initiative process currently used by the state and are negatively affected by metropolitan agendas.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of agendas
Noun
  • Rebuilding global inventories would take about 18 months, even before accounting for new storage facilities that countries are planning as part of their energy security strategies.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For organizations seeking meaningful ways to activate teams and elevate corporate culture, five actionable strategies can bring allyship to life well beyond a single date on the calendar.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • The city's local Democratic lawmakers claim that the tough-on-crime policies only temporarily reduced crime while troop presence was at its peak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Trump’s policies don’t bother Joe Miskovich, the 57-year-old owner of an aerospace business from Fenton, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Milford.
    — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of policies
Verb
  • Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • Bryan Reisberg, who designs travel backpacks for dogs and shares stories of walking around New York carrying adoptable pets, will also be on the series.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of designs

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