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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 Journal published an investigation last year reporting that the two men were officers of Epstein entities that obscured transactions, arranged cash for Epstein, made payments to women and facilitated Epstein’s immigration schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

The double- and triple-team schemes Donald thought he had put behind might once again be in full effect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Two voluntary severance schemes have now run at the institution, with previous rounds focused on professional services staff who work alongside academics.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The schemes are being funded by the UK government.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

It should require elaborate schemes hidden from the public to keep them from panicking.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson