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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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A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The revenge schemes are so elaborate that every aspect of the novel is part of their mousetrap-like designs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Just as he is interested in annual reports over color schemes, Berkshire shareholders have the same priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In response, new support schemes are being rolled out.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

I talked inside my head all the way home, thinking up schemes, holding conversations with Bando and Dad and Matt Spell.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George