Synonyms

planned

American

[pland] / plænd /

adjective

arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan.

a planned attack.

Etymology

Origin of planned

First recorded in 1725–30; plan ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan were canceled over the weekend, leaving the next steps toward ending the conflict uncertain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Planned operations and appointments are postponed, although NHS England says 95% of routine treatment does continue on strike days.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Her family asks that any donations in her memory be made to “her favorite charity,” Planned Parenthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Planned asset sales should give the company enough cash to fund operations through 2026.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

No. She’d volunteered at Planned Parenthood one summer.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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