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as in designed
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as in anticipated
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as in prepared
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
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as in intended
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 planned
Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Musk’s company had initially planned to support its Colossus supercomputer which uses around 150 megawatts of power with 100,000 H100 GPUs, even more when upgraded to 200,000.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
The company has also planned a demonstration to validate the JQL’s design and performance while employing a JAGM to engage a representative threat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Canadians spending habits are changing The Canadian air carriers Flair Airlines and WestJet ended their seasonal service between Vancouver and Winnipeg to Palm Springs International Airport earlier than planned this spring, airport spokesman Jake Ingrassia said in a statement to The Times.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The wedding was planned by Audrey Wood Events.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Sony is moving fast on Resident Evil and a summer shoot in Europe is being planned.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Oil and gas companies had planned to pursue tax incentives for technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture and storage—and dedicated billions in capital to doing so.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Musk’s company had initially planned to support its Colossus supercomputer which uses around 150 megawatts of power with 100,000 H100 GPUs, even more when upgraded to 200,000.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
The company has also planned a demonstration to validate the JQL’s design and performance while employing a JAGM to engage a representative threat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Canadians spending habits are changing The Canadian air carriers Flair Airlines and WestJet ended their seasonal service between Vancouver and Winnipeg to Palm Springs International Airport earlier than planned this spring, airport spokesman Jake Ingrassia said in a statement to The Times.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The wedding was planned by Audrey Wood Events.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Sony is moving fast on Resident Evil and a summer shoot in Europe is being planned.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Oil and gas companies had planned to pursue tax incentives for technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture and storage—and dedicated billions in capital to doing so.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
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To avoid this, many advisors recommend a bucket strategy, in which capital is segmented by time frame, with each bucket tailored to the anticipated time of use and associated risk.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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At issue were the current and anticipated immigration and travel policies imposed by the Trump administration.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The deliberate elimination of gender-affirming care in many states is a serious human rights violation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the recovery needle for Chinook moves in the wrong direction, Katz said deliberate action is urgent.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These new regulations are meant to reduce the chances of intentional or unintentional targeting of white sharks, which not only harms the animals but also increases public safety risks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is often not intentional fraud but is due to the handler not understanding the difference between an ESA and a service dog.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Missouri Immunization Coalition, which organized the event for April 24-25, also had to lay off half its staff, according to board president Lynelle Phillips.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps not surprisingly, nonviolent movements’ success depends on how well they’re organized.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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First responders arrived at the scene around 10:03 a.m. to find Joseph conscious and alert, the sheriff's office said.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Diplomatic and socially conscious, Mitchell chooses to keep the peace in his relationships, especially seeing both sides of an argument, just like Libra.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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