scheme
noun
a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
was scheming
-
past progressiveof scheme.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When Droppert heard Larson was scheming a return to Washington state, “She called and said, ‘Hey, I want to retire soon.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
In February, Deadline reported that Paramount Network was scheming to conclude “Yellowstone” and launch another spinoff starring Matthew McConaughey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2023
Somewhere around page 70 I was scheming to cancel my streaming services.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2023
"He's a schemer and there's no doubt he was scheming his way through his prison sentence."
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2021
He talked in a way that told Cora he was scheming.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
