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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

Total reported losses exceeded $20 billion, including nearly losses of $9 billion on investment schemes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

In the case of Kelce, aka Mr. Taylor Swift, the scheme ended this week, as many schemes do, in federal court.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

The schemes are being funded by the UK government.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

He added that high land values and development costs meant schemes such as affordable housing are often difficult to deliver in prime locations.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

His mind revolved around a host of problems and schemes: the sword, Martin’s grave, defense of the Abbey, Cornflower.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques