as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
was forehanded enough to stock up on batteries for winter storms
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Adjective
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Be cautious about taking on new debt that assumes your current income is guaranteed.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Connecticut education leaders are expressing cautious optimism as the state Department of Education tries its hand at course development.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These word assemblages could then be linked to one another or branch off in entirely new directions—a farsighted idea for the time.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Dec. 2025
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Avoiding these dangers and reducing the U.S. economy’s exposure to risk requires a careful, farsighted strategy that recognizes the reality of the United States’ place in today’s world.—
Don Graves,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ordinance also recognizes domestic workers as formal workers and extends protections to employees of non-profit organizations, including eligibility for provident fund and pension schemes.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Nov. 2025
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Aging drivers and their families must be proactive to address declining abilities.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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No single technology will end wildlife trafficking, but these digital tools can enable a shift from reactive enforcement toward proactive, coordinated action, helping authorities keep pace with adaptive criminal networks.—
Eve Bohnett,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lawrence’s bet turned out to be prescient.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That story is a prescient example of how formative memories shape one’s character and worldview.—
Jonathan Borge,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Forehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehanded. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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