Thesaurus results for SCHEMING (OUT)

scheming (out)

verb

Definition of scheming (out)

present participle of scheme (out)

as in planning

to work out the details of (something) in advance the campaign operatives schemed out a plan for dealing with bombshells about the candidate's past indiscretions

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From the late 1980s through the early 2000s, human surgeons still did everything from planning to executing surgeries while controlling the robotic tools.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Kirkpatrick said the organization is planning to request a preliminary injunction to freeze the information sharing temporarily and for those whose information has been shared to be personally notified.

— Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 7 July 2026

Definition of planning

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Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.

— Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.

— Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of preparing

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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
The manufacturer then finalizes tooling – designing and manufacturing the parts of a popcorn bucket – before the product is shipped to theater companies, marketed to fans and, eventually, sold online and in theaters.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of designing

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Shoppers appreciate the inner pockets for organizing small essentials, along with the top zipper that keeps everything nice and secure.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of organizing

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All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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