program 1 of 2

noun

ˈprō-ˌgram How to pronounce program (audio)
Definition of programnext
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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Relevance
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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3
as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding recommends a program of regular dental checkups

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program

2 of 2

verb

variants also programme
as in to scheme

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Recent Examples of program
Noun
However, the signal is not currently identified as a priority in the city’s five-year capital improvement program, which is reviewed annually, according to Antonio Ablog, a city planning manager. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 In addition to Kay Jewelers coupon codes, sales, and other deals, the jeweler also offers a rewards program with perks. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
The brands will program the My Drama channel with original verticals and direct their audiences to the content. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Despite receiving the statement, which according to Sector the festival shared with media organizations, on Monday Everybody’s Perfect decided to de-program the film. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for program
Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
  1. schedule
  2. plan
  3. procedure
  4. scheme
  5. agenda
  6. strategy
  7. policy
  8. design
Noun
  • The Army has not disclosed production quantities or a fielding schedule.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Muse can open browsers, fill out forms, send emails, schedule appointments, book travel, and (potentially) even make purchases.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of schedule
Noun
  • The plan is to find candidates from families that renounced their royal status in 1947, which at the time was to ease the postwar financial burden on the monarchy.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Swift's childhood was tailor-made for a Hallmark movie—but the future pop star already had other plans.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • As part of the agreement, the social media giant agreed to block some digital beauty filters for minors — specifically those mimicking extreme transformations like cosmetic procedures or heavy makeup.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Nevada Independent reports that Lombardo’s campaign has used those issues to question Ford’s fitness, while Ford says the clemency matter followed procedure and disputes the criticism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of procedure
Verb
  • Who doesn’t love a good scheming royal for collecting Halloween treats?
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That point is proved time and again, as editors scheme against each other, belittle each other’s literary taste and throw Batter under the bus whenever an opportunity arises.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those are safe talking points for the midterms, but hardly the MAHA agenda Kennedy promised to deliver in Washington.
    — David Lim, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of agenda
Noun
  • People with the second phenotype, called durable, might have grown up in a predictable world—for example, a strict religious sect or just a family that experienced little change—and developed only certain coping strategies as a result.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ren Faire, a 2024 docuseries Oppenheim shot for HBO about the succession crisis at the Texas Renaissance Festival, marked the apotheosis of this strategy.
    — Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • Meanwhile, companies are deploying AI agents by the thousand, and not one of them has read the company policy or heard the new local court ruling.
    — Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Most companies have policies addressing pregnancy, disability and other health conditions.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of policy
Verb
  • About 75% to 80% of Spirit’s merchandise is designed, developed and sourced by the company, mostly in Asia.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As part of this approach, ESA has updated its debris mitigation requirements and standards that will govern how its missions are designed, built, flown and disposed of.
    — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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