Synonym Dictionary

The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.

A list of matters to address, or a plan of aims that guides someone's actions.

An explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.

A comparison that uses a relevant similarity to explain or understand something.

Deliberately planned to achieve a particular result.

A person or group joined with another for a shared purpose.

A conclusion based on incomplete evidence.

An event or condition that might occur and may require a response.

To devise or arrange something through planning or ingenuity.

The subjects, learning goals, and planned course of study offered by an educational program.

Done consciously and intentionally, often after consideration.

The final resolution or explanation of a plot.

An explanation that adds detail, or the process of developing an idea more fully.

The act of carrying out a plan, decision, or task.

Making a fault or difficult situation seem less serious or blameworthy.

Happening by chance rather than by design.

Lacking a clear plan, method, or orderly arrangement.

Relating to the cultivation of gardens or plants.

A proposed explanation or assumption offered for examination or testing.

To put a plan, decision, or method into effect.

Done or spoken with little or no advance preparation.

Unintentional or resulting from inattention.

Difficult or impossible to explain.

To suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.

One word family: also includes insinuation.