PLANED Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

planed 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of plane

as in smoothed

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps planed the wood for the picnic table perfectly smooth so that no one would get splinters

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past tense of plane

as in flew

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings an eagle planed effortlessly overhead, gliding on an air current

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As for what’s next, the triplets have trips planed to visit their cousins in Miami before heading to Martha’s Vineyard for a large family gathering. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 On Flight 12, however, the company planed to return Super Heavy a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico rather than risk a recovery mishap that could damage the pad on the first flight of brand-new hardware. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026 The rough edges have been planed down, the cold chased out. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 In 2021, a man planed to propose to his girlfriend during a romantic gondola ride in Las Vegas, with passersby stopping to watch and record the sweet moment. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 Timeline for the brand extends over the next two years into 2028, with new product launches planed over the next 24 months. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Missteps by the opposition also smoothed the path for the party’s ultimate takeover of the state.

— Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026
Over the course of a month, our testers smoothed these lotions all over their body, taking notes on ingredients, texture, and efficacy in addressing their skin concerns.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia had already reported results that sailed past estimates by the time CFO Colette Kress came into the earnings call with a stunning forecast for next year.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Milton, though, was flushed from the pocket, and a late throw to Brown sailed out of bounds.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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Luckily, Atlanta is home to a wider world of frozen desserts, from Indonesian shaved ice to Mexican popsicles.

— Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
At 25, England cricketer Chris Lewis experienced an even more direct consequence after team-mate Devon Malcolm shaved his head during England’s 1994 West Indies tour to raise money for Children in Need.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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