scheme
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Edens, 64, hasn’t been named publicly as the target of the alleged scheme.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Digital ID - After the government's retreat from a mandatory scheme, new legislation would outline how voluntary digital ID would be implemented and allow access to public services.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
She also gave up on the neutral household color scheme and plenty of her cleaning routines, including daily vacuuming or attempting to keep the kids’ toys in their bedrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Dozens of people have been convicted over a scheme in which federal prosecutors say a charity fraudulently billed the Minnesota government for meals for children during the Covid-19 pandemic.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The grand scheme didn’t last long because the pay was too little, but for P.J. this was a brief introduction to a world he would one day inhabit.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing scheme
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!