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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
Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The planned investment is up from a prior forecast of around $20 billion.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
But, in a separate incident reported by Reuters, it was revealed that Musk did cut service in eastern Ukraine around the same time, crippling a planned Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kherson.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The agency has also frozen a program to purchase land along the planned route between the 836’s current endpoint near Northwest 12th Street down to Southwest 136th Street.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The planned partnership between the Metropolitan Opera and the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced on Thursday.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Within United Village, two planned restaurants, an office building and a new public garden are expected to open this year, and a boutique hotel is scheduled for completion and opening in the summer of 2027.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
London — The European Union has unveiled a raft of planned emergency measures to cushion its economy from soaring energy costs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
That neighborhood’s western edge, which features Longfellow Park and the Ronald McDonald House, sits directly across Gilham Road from the planned stadium site.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
If all goes as planned, the transformation may be nearing its completion.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Later in the evening, the Truth And Accountability League planned to conduct a public commemoration at the Glendale Central Library honoring the victims of the Armenian Genocide and recognizing leading public figures for their impact and service.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists have planned to transfer this small flatbread to a laboratory in Vienna to analyze its ingredients.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
And while there are more Dinner Rush experiences planned, neither Marriott nor American Express representatives would confirm what’s next.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Federal officials planned to send them out of the country, their attorneys said.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
After Stovall planned to return to Mississippi in January 1858, Lee fled to Hackett House, where he was arrested.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The data center, which is known as Project Tango, is planned between Southern Boulevard and 20 Mile Bend.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The planned ad buys from House Majority PAC, a political action committee that focuses on electing Democratic House members, seem to target the 1st and 11th congressional districts located in North Carolina’s far northeastern and far southwestern counties, respectively.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The planned investment is up from a prior forecast of around $20 billion.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
But, in a separate incident reported by Reuters, it was revealed that Musk did cut service in eastern Ukraine around the same time, crippling a planned Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kherson.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The agency has also frozen a program to purchase land along the planned route between the 836’s current endpoint near Northwest 12th Street down to Southwest 136th Street.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The planned partnership between the Metropolitan Opera and the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced on Thursday.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Within United Village, two planned restaurants, an office building and a new public garden are expected to open this year, and a boutique hotel is scheduled for completion and opening in the summer of 2027.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
London — The European Union has unveiled a raft of planned emergency measures to cushion its economy from soaring energy costs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
That neighborhood’s western edge, which features Longfellow Park and the Ronald McDonald House, sits directly across Gilham Road from the planned stadium site.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
If all goes as planned, the transformation may be nearing its completion.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Later in the evening, the Truth And Accountability League planned to conduct a public commemoration at the Glendale Central Library honoring the victims of the Armenian Genocide and recognizing leading public figures for their impact and service.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists have planned to transfer this small flatbread to a laboratory in Vienna to analyze its ingredients.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
And while there are more Dinner Rush experiences planned, neither Marriott nor American Express representatives would confirm what’s next.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Federal officials planned to send them out of the country, their attorneys said.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
After Stovall planned to return to Mississippi in January 1858, Lee fled to Hackett House, where he was arrested.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The data center, which is known as Project Tango, is planned between Southern Boulevard and 20 Mile Bend.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Adjective
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Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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As for what’s to be built around the anticipated stadium?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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After filming the anticipated reunion, a snippet of an exchange among Ciara Miller, Westling Wilson and Amanda Batula was shared on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list, but rather a guide to matching needs and prospects of interest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rational, deliberate part of their mind should be delighted.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The acceleration, Wasserman said, is deliberate and foundational.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The expected tariff refund helped push the company’s stock up 6% in pre-market trading, before paring back gains.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group Plc said revenue growth for 2026 is now expected to be towards the top of its expected range, after the first quarter was buoyed by heavy trading volumes and momentum in subscription businesses.—
Tom Metcalf,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Construction on the tower is expected to begin next year and will include 216 private-room patient beds — increasingly sought for hospital stays — 20 surgical areas organized around recovery rooms and specialties by floor, all outfitted with cutting-edge technology.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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