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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But Waldron was already plotting where a new bathroom would go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 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
Mexico and Peru announced the restoration of diplomatic ties on Friday, following a months-long split over the asylum bid of a former Peruvian official accused of coup plotting.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The 2015 “Secret Wars” story featured some plotting by Doctor Doom and saw multiverses collide, be destroyed and merge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“What if he’s plotting a sinister takeover of Miami and we’re the only ones who can stop him?”
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
