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course of action n.
plot, maneuver to get result n.

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

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schemes

The recycling of white goods is handled by 15 producer compliance schemes, who coordinate the collection, recycling and disposal of units from the UK, increasingly via European processing plants.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Atherton, who is a filmmaker, author, and social campaigner, called schemes like this "life-changing".

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

The results indicate that pollinator-friendly planting schemes may need to consider more than simply providing large numbers of flowers.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

Santa Margarita coach Carson Palmer used to take advantage of throwing to the tight end when playing at USC and in the NFL, and there’s no doubt Gazzaniga feels comfortable in the Eagles’ offensive schemes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

And the painted dolphins on your sister’s wall cannot plot deadly schemes.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman