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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

By the end of June 2026, London's two trailblazer schemes had offered support to more than 2,600 young people.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The incidents have intensified calls for authorities to strengthen monitoring of school feeding schemes, improve hygiene standards and ensure safer learning environments for children.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Somerville said it could be met through longer-term investment in publicly funded affordable housing schemes - through vehicles like the Scottish National Investment Bank - as well as support for private developers.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

At home, when he was charged with babysitting his little brother, he’d enlist the smaller boy in elaborate role-playing schemes of his own devising.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

As long as I am a key part of both the captain’s and the parrot’s schemes, then both are safe if I make no move one way or the other.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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