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schemes

NOUN

course of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement blueprint design device game plan pattern plan program project proposal strategy system theory

STRONG

chart codification contrivance diagram disposition draft expedient layout order ordering outline presentation proposition purpose schedule schema suggestion tactics

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorder disorganization

NOUN

plot, maneuver to get result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action conspiracy game plan ploy practice scenario

STRONG

angle brainchild cabal dodge frame-up game gimmick hookup hustle hype intrigue layout machination picture pitch proposition ruse scene setup shift story stratagem subterfuge tactics trick twist

WEAK

covin put-up job

Antonyms

STRONG

honesty

Example Sentences

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The expansion of these restricted-access schemes reserves uncensored internet for a small group of registered users and businesses able to pay the cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“The Fraud Division’s data-driven approach will shine a light on fraud schemes across the country, ensuring that no doctor can engage in these types of brazen schemes to rob Medicare.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

There were no timescales for most of the schemes he announced, although he said children from families that receive universal credit will get free school meals by September.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

She encourages retraining and better schemes to bring young people, refugees, veterans and older workers into the workforce.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Then Madame said, barely audibly: “Poor creatures. What did we do to you? With all our schemes and plans?”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro