1
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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2
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
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
Vulnerabilities result from programming errors found in webserver software that, when exploited, allow attackers to execute malicious code in the browsers of people visiting an affected website.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Contact organizations that pick and donate fruit to food banks and other feeding programs.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Verb
But, for some, especially those in rural or low-income families, a loss of funding for their local stations may impact their access to programming more substantially, says Shenton.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
Vulnerabilities result from programming errors found in webserver software that, when exploited, allow attackers to execute malicious code in the browsers of people visiting an affected website.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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In the inaugural season, all events were played at Grass Clippings in Tempe, Arizona but this year’s schedule has added an event on Labor Day weekend played at Oceanside, California’s Goat Hill Park, which is set to air live on Golf Channel.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Rock had a busy schedule in 2025 that produced over $1.6 million in revenue, according to the listing.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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The announcement of Glastonbury’s final lineup also coincides with the BBC’s plans to air artists’ sets, with the broadcaster telling British publication The i Paper that Kneecap’s performance will be included as part of their coverage.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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To fulfill President Donald Trump's plan to build America into a manufacturing powerhouse, permitting reform needs to go hand-in-hand with the administration's industrial strategy, which also includes tariffs on steel, tax cuts, and deregulation.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Using the cover of medical procedures, the former abdominal and digestive surgeon took advantage of moments when children were alone in their hospital rooms.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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There’s going to be a queen in there trying to get the show director job, who will lie and scheme.—
Joey Nolfi Updated,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Of course, [opponents] are going to do their best to scheme it up.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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After passing through the commission with ease, council also approved the request as part of its consent agenda.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The accusation comes shortly after Mr. Trump's trade agenda went through a legal whiplash.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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These changes were more than just rebrands: each new name came along with a fundamentally different business strategy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At least two laws, both focused on energy policy, were in the crosshairs this year.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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First of all, for a period of time, starvation was the practical policy of the Israeli government.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Neutra designed this 750 square-foot artist’s residence in Silicon Valley in 1935 as a creative retreat for poet Jacqueline Johnson.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Certified through the Living Building Challenge, these are structures designed to not only reduce environmental impact but contribute positively to their surroundings.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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