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planned

American  
[pland] / plænd /

adjective

  1. arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan.

    a planned attack.

Etymology

Origin of planned

First recorded in 1725–30; plan ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A big part of the initial workload is conducting checks of life support, propulsion and other Orion systems to ensure they are functioning as planned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This is not currently planned in Northern Ireland, under the legislation delivering the changes.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

OpenAI has raised $122 billion ahead of its planned initial public offering.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

With just 24 homes planned, the project underscores a broader shift toward smaller, more exclusive coastal communities where new inventory remains scarce.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

She had planned to be stern and unyielding in her demands, but the admiral’s compliments caught her off guard, as did his reference to poetry.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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