premeditated
adjective
pre·med·i·tat·ed
(ˌ)prē-ˈme-də-ˌtā-təd 
: characterized by fully conscious willful intent and a measure of forethought and planning
premeditated murder
premeditatedly
adverb
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The Justice Department previously described the murder as a premeditated attack.
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Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The movement artist is formally trained in ballet and contemporary techniques but also draws inspiration from the ability to improvise freely, removing the need for regimented and premeditated motion.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The two were arrested Friday and charged as adults with premeditated first-degree murder while armed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The movement artist is formally trained in ballet and contemporary techniques but also draws inspiration from the ability to improvise freely, removing the need for regimented and premeditated motion.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The two were arrested Friday and charged as adults with premeditated first-degree murder while armed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premeditated. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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