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.
The fire service has invested in new equipment and expanded a scheme where volunteers and equipment from local communities are used to help tackle blazes.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
"There is some compensation occurring in larger insects, but it is trivial in the grand scheme of things."
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
Prosecutors are saying the little-known U visa is at the heart of an alleged scheme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The Justice Department says that Van Dyke then engaged in a ham-fisted scheme to cover his tracks, routing his profits to a foreign crypto account and asking Polymarket to delete his account.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
“And,” said Marjory, “from what I’ve heard, he never once came back here until he cooked up his crazy scheme to build a new library in the old bank building as a big publicity stunt.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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!
