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as in scheme
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the Secret Service uncovered just in time a plot to assassinate the President
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the old farm into plots for tract houses
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as in to scheme
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
mobsters were caught plotting to take over the company
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Recent Examples of plot
Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
The plot for the fourth Spider-Man is being kept under wraps, with the last film, No Way Home, ending with the world forgetting that teenager Peter Parker was Spider-Man, including MJ (Zendaya).
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Legendary rock outfit Guns N’ Roses are plotting their return to India after a 12 year absence, working with Indian concert promotion company BookMyShow Live.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Ibsen was exploding bourgeois hypocrisy by cramming his plot with taboos, then asserting that the greatest sin was the propriety that kept people from speaking frankly and living freely.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
The plot for the fourth Spider-Man is being kept under wraps, with the last film, No Way Home, ending with the world forgetting that teenager Peter Parker was Spider-Man, including MJ (Zendaya).
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Currently in pre-production, My Last Carnival follows a young man attempting to avoid taking up the position of chief priest at his village’s annual festival, who teams up with a music show producer plotting to make money from the event.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Legendary rock outfit Guns N’ Roses are plotting their return to India after a 12 year absence, working with Indian concert promotion company BookMyShow Live.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plot
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Subdivisions are often built on old, exhausted agricultural fields.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ellie McCuskey-Hay, St. Ignatius track and field: McCuskey-Hay won three events for SI in a dual meet against Presentation on Tuesday.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, aloe, and damask rose are also featured for additional redness reducing, skin soothing, and moisture replenishing properties.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Los Angeles has cleared the way for three Pacific Palisades homeowners to begin rebuilding on their properties.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another limited series based on a true-crime story?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Victoria, 32, has been charged with solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Victoria, 32, was arrested March 6 on charges of solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to Clark County inmate records.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Infections Viruses or bacteria infecting the upper respiratory tract (the airways) often affect the throat first, causing soreness.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Supporters say the development would transform an 86-acre (34-hectare) tract in the city’s downtown, with plans for a Black history museum, affordable housing, entertainment venues, plus office and retail space — and the promise of thousands of jobs.—
Curt Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The fish live in seasonal pools and ponds formed during the rainy season and lay their eggs in the muddy ground.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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FedEx — The parcel delivery firm saw shares tumbling more than 6% after the company cut its full-year profit and revenue forecasts .—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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One place Margolis is advocating to be made into a third place is a 1.4-acre parcel at 5334 University City Blvd.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Plot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plot. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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