plot
noun
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
plotting
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present participleof plot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And while that was certainly a part of Beyoncé’s calculus when plotting “Irreemplazable,” she has a personal attachment to Spanish music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
And yet, the film fails to utilize either to its advantage, wasting great talent and a halfway-decent premise on mind-numbing dialogue, repetitive plotting and dour lighting.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Cracker Barrel’s CEO was plotting a turnaround—but opened the door to her own exit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He and Chavez, his prime minister at the time, faced charges of plotting a coup over the bid to dissolve Congress.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
While I was trying my hardest to fence my best at every competition, they were plotting to get other fencers on the team instead of me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
