planned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of planned
First recorded in 1725–30; plan ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing planned
Example Sentences
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The city’s annual Pride Parade will still take place as planned starting at 10 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Tata Electronics' plant, with a planned investment of $11bn, will make semiconductor chips for the AI sector, as well as the car industry and other economic segments.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The medical device maker, which specializes in continuous glucose monitors, said late Thursday that it planned to add two independent board directors as part of an agreement with Elliott Investment Management.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The woman was then married to the other brother in a Nikkah ceremony and it was initially planned that she would move to the UK.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The man at the microphone began talking excitedly about what a great turnout they had, what a great program they had planned, how well the county department of social services worked .
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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