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 government spending on the strategy includes providing C$500 million through a regional AI initiative to expand AI adoption, commercialization and readiness across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Nedelman has assembled the book club over the decades, inviting women from different parts of her life, including investment clubs and Planned Parenthood organizing along with high school classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

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

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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