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schemes

NOUN

course of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement blueprint design device game plan pattern plan program project proposal strategy system theory

STRONG

chart codification contrivance diagram disposition draft expedient layout order ordering outline presentation proposition purpose schedule schema suggestion tactics

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorder disorganization

NOUN

plot, maneuver to get result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action conspiracy game plan ploy practice scenario

STRONG

angle brainchild cabal dodge frame-up game gimmick hookup hustle hype intrigue layout machination picture pitch proposition ruse scene setup shift story stratagem subterfuge tactics trick twist

WEAK

covin put-up job

Antonyms

STRONG

honesty

Example Sentences

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He is currently embracing shadowy cryptocurrency schemes that are generating massive profits.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

She encourages retraining and better schemes to bring young people, refugees, veterans and older workers into the workforce.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

One of the most tangible ways shoppers can save money using loyalty schemes is when two different prices are advertised - one for all customers, and a cheaper one for loyalty scheme members.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"When you meddle with loyalty schemes, you do so at your peril," Shuttleworth warns.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It was just a bunch of convoluted schemes.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri