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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategies
As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Applying this challenge in everyday decision-making can lead to more robust strategies and solutions.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These practical strategies will not only make your business more attractive to buyers but also increase its selling price significantly.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This article outlines 4 financial strategies to maximize small business value before putting it on the market.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Secondly leaders will align talent strategies with flexible work policies.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, there are low-cost (and no-cost) strategies available to boost your defenses.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Grid operators are in critical need of long-term strategies that ensure the reliability and resilience of their systems, not just during the summer's peak, but consistently throughout the year.
—George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Applying this challenge in everyday decision-making can lead to more robust strategies and solutions.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These practical strategies will not only make your business more attractive to buyers but also increase its selling price significantly.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This article outlines 4 financial strategies to maximize small business value before putting it on the market.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Secondly leaders will align talent strategies with flexible work policies.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, there are low-cost (and no-cost) strategies available to boost your defenses.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Grid operators are in critical need of long-term strategies that ensure the reliability and resilience of their systems, not just during the summer's peak, but consistently throughout the year.
—George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Each of those methods has their own scientific uses, processes and reliability, and the defense is likely to probe each aspect for flaws.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Interesting techniques were also employed, such as massaging while stretching and providing reflexology on the feet.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its methodologies compel leaders and their teams to rigorously examine their most fundamental beliefs, anticipate disruptive scenarios, and prepare adaptive responses.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This can be done in numerous ways.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nonetheless, unmanned systems and sensors could be leveraged to establish an effective monitoring system along the cease-fire lines.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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