I was planning on going to the beach today, but then it started to rain.
Source: tatoeba (1863)
Planning
/ˈplænɪŋ/
Synonyms for "planning" (274 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (55)
Noun(29 words)
preparationactivity planningagricultural planningaimallocationanticipationarrangearrangingarranging actionassessment goalsblueprintcablingcalendar datingcalendaringcampaign designchemical formulationcommunity gardenconceivingconceptualizingconference room layout
Adjective(4 words)
Verb(4 words)
Strong matches (82)
Noun(32 words)
emergency response planessay organizationestablish weekly patternevent organizationevent schedulingfashioningforethoughtformulating questionforward lookinghatchinginception phaseintendland-use planninglesson planslogisticsmaintenance schedulemaneuveringmap outmaster plan creationmean
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mechanical designmessage framingmore methodicalmore organizationalmore organizedmusical formoperations planningorchestratingorchestrationorchestrationsorderlinessorganization
enterpriseenvisagementequipmentfamiliarizationfiguringfixingforesightforethoughtfoundationframe upframe-upgamegraphingground plangroundworkguidelineguidelinesharmonizationideaintention
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layoutlineuplong-range planmakereadymaking readymanufacturemappingmaster planmethodmethodizationmethodologymindedmobilizationnormalizationoperations researchordinationorganization
Adjective(8 words)
executive bodyfunctional designfuture plansguiding abilitieshuman organizationlogisticaloperational planningorderly arrangement
Verb(5 words)
Related words (137)
Noun(63 words)
organizational goalsorganizeorganizingorganizing notebookoutlineoutline processoutliningoutmaneuveringpeer forwardplace actionplanplan aheadplanned developmentplanning blockplanning curriculumplanning groupplanning periodplanning sampleplanning timeprearranging
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precompositionprep timepreparationspreparatoryprevisionprogramproject organizationprovidencesprovisionpurposefulnesspurposivenessrefittingregularity in scheduleregularity of routinesresource allotmentresource provisioningresourcefulnessresourcingromanian pregătiroutingschedulingschemeset-out layoutshape a planshape the futurestaffingstagingstrategicstrategizationstrategizingstructuringstudy skillsystematicsystemizationtime block designtimetablingtimingtournamentsvideo meetingvisionwriting outlinezoning codeszoning related
Verb(5 words)
organize committeesoutline curriculumschedule activitiesshape the curriculumsystematize study schedule
packed dealpacked jurypictureplanplanning functionplottingprearrangementpreconcertednesspreliminariespreliminarypreliminary actpreliminary steppremeditationpreorderingpreppreparationpreparatory studypreparingpreppingprerequisite
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pretreatmentprocedureprocessingprogramprogram of actionprojectionpropaedeuticprovisionprudenceput up jobput-up jobrationalizationreadyingregularizationregulationrigged juryroutinizationscheduleschemaschematismschematizationschemescheme of arrangementschemingsetupspadeworkstacked deckstrategic planstrategysystemsystematizationtactical plantacticsthe big picturethe picturethoughttrainingtreatmenttrialtryoutwarm upwarm-upwayworking plan
Adjective(4 words)
physical education activitiespractical thinkingurban communityurban plannings
Determiner(1 words)
the arrangement
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: preparation, activity planning, adjustment, aforethought, agricultural planning.
- Sentence evidence is available for planning, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "planning".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "planning"
Keep "planning" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "planning" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "planning", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "planning" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
21 entriesactioncerebrationcognitive processdecision makingdescriptordesigndesigningdocumentguideintellectionintentmentationmodifierpreparationprocessreadying
Showing 16 of 21 words.
More specific
17 entriesbudget planningevent planningfield trip planfield trip planninglesson planningmeal planningplanning blockplanning documentplanning guidelineplanning horizonplanning stageplanning toolprep periodproject planningsafety planstrategic planning
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
14 entriesbudget planningcareful planningevent planningfield trip planninglesson planninglong term planningplanning aheadplanning documentsplanning horizonplanning periodplanning processplanning stageproject planningstrategic planning
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
6 entriesTranslations
24 translations across 22 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- planificació noun (action of the verb to plan)
Czech
1 entries- plánování noun (action of the verb to plan)
Finnish
1 entries- suunnitteleminen noun (action of the verb to plan)
French
1 entries- planification noun (action of the verb to plan)
Galician
1 entries- planificación noun (action of the verb to plan)
Georgian
1 entries- დაგეგმვა noun (action of the verb to plan)
German
1 entries- Planen noun (action of the verb to plan)
Greek
1 entries- προγραμματισμός noun (action of the verb to plan)
Hungarian
1 entries- tervezés noun (action of the verb to plan)
Italian
1 entries- pianificazione noun (action of the verb to plan)
Malay
1 entries- perancangan noun (action of the verb to plan)
Malayalam
1 entries- ആസൂത്രണം noun (action of the verb to plan)
Navajo
1 entries- nahat’á noun (action of the verb to plan)
Norman
1 entries- pliann'nie noun (action of the verb to plan)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- planlegging noun (action of the verb to plan)
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- planlegging noun (action of the verb to plan)
Portuguese
2 entries- planeamento noun (action of the verb to plan)
- planejamento noun (action of the verb to plan)
Russian
1 entries- плани́рование noun (action of the verb to plan)
Scottish Gaelic
1 entries- dealbhadh noun (action of the verb to plan)
Spanish
2 entries- planeamiento noun (action of the verb to plan)
- planificación noun (action of the verb to plan)
Swedish
1 entries- planering noun (action of the verb to plan)
Ukrainian
1 entries- планува́ння noun (action of the verb to plan)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Are you planning on staying long in Berlin?
Source: tatoeba (16427)
Are you planning to take part in the meeting?
Source: tatoeba (16610)
How much is the car you are planning to buy?
Source: tatoeba (17765)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "planning"?
Closest matches include preparation, activity planning, adjustment, aforethought, agricultural planning.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "planning"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.