as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Recent Examples of game plan
With the first of their fourth-round picks the Chargers took Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson, whose speed fits seamlessly into the game plan of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Sullivan, the first-year executive, laid out the game plan last week during his pre-draft news conferenece.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
The same game plan may be at work today.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
But an under-the-radar player getting hot can foil that game plan.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Sullivan, the first-year executive, laid out the game plan last week during his pre-draft news conferenece.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
The same game plan may be at work today.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
But an under-the-radar player getting hot can foil that game plan.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for game plan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
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Back barring a surprise Marco Kasper Kasper’s second NHL season didn’t go according to plan, with his production dropping from 37 points as a rookie to 19 this season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That would mark the first withdrawal under this tool since February 2025, according to Bloomberg calculations based on the operation plan released late on Friday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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So no matter what, the strategy is to save enough gas to take as little as possible on the final pit stop of the day.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those close to the couple believe their trip to Australia set a new blueprint.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Americans exported violence in the form of counterterrorism and police trainings to as many as eighty-five countries, from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Niger to the Philippines, as well as blueprints for dubious legal frameworks to justify their actions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Green Wave struggled during Finnane’s three seasons, winning just one game as the total number of players in the program dropped last year to 24.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of federal leadership, sustaining impactful state programs are now more critical than ever.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Depth chart impact Hunter has scheme versatility, but most analysts project him as a nose tackle, where Bobby Brown is the Panthers’ incumbent.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This new court filing is a transparent forum-shopping tactic in their scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michael’s estate and companies.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The project helped McFedries and his team raise millions of dollars in venture-capital funding for their startup.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pre-Development Agreement includes a conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of the Lincolnwood Town Center, consisting of a large retail store with a footprint of about 150,000 – 175,000 square feet, an automobile dealership, and additional commercial and retail uses, the release said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to city documents, the master plan is expected to be completed within 12 months.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plan. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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