as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
some years ago the senator wrote a foreseeing essay on the threat of global terrorism
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as in anticipating
to realize or know about beforehand
a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen
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Recent Examples of foreseeing
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Arsenal anticipated potential managerial changes at rival clubs, foreseeing the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, among others.
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James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
The survey is an indicator of companies foreseeing good conditions minus those feeling pessimistic.
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ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Still, many business heads are upbeat, foreseeing a sense of continuity and a measure of economic reassurance and certainty ahead.
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Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
And Tester is foreseeing progress that goes far beyond the 2006 blue wave that swept him into office.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
The designer wrote his master’s thesis on wearables, foreseeing how smart clothing and other technologies could become part of daily life even before wireless technologies like Wifi and Bluetooth were standard.
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Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Since 2021, these companies have collaborated on research and development concerning sub-terahertz devices, foreseeing the dawn of the 6G era.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Thirteen members of the FOMC predicted 1 or 2 more rate cuts with only 4 members foreseeing no rate change.
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Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Perhaps foreseeing such a contentious contest, Pelosi's daughter Christine Pelosi, a longtime party organizer and attorney, opted to run for California state Senate in 2028 following her mother's retirement announcement.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Arsenal anticipated potential managerial changes at rival clubs, foreseeing the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, among others.
—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
The survey is an indicator of companies foreseeing good conditions minus those feeling pessimistic.
—
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Still, many business heads are upbeat, foreseeing a sense of continuity and a measure of economic reassurance and certainty ahead.
—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
And Tester is foreseeing progress that goes far beyond the 2006 blue wave that swept him into office.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
The designer wrote his master’s thesis on wearables, foreseeing how smart clothing and other technologies could become part of daily life even before wireless technologies like Wifi and Bluetooth were standard.
—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Since 2021, these companies have collaborated on research and development concerning sub-terahertz devices, foreseeing the dawn of the 6G era.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Thirteen members of the FOMC predicted 1 or 2 more rate cuts with only 4 members foreseeing no rate change.
—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreseeing
Adjective
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Consumer confidence ticked up in June after weeks of anxiety tied to the conflict, though people remain cautious as worries about jobs and prices persist.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
Noun
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With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
Verb
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
Adjective
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
Noun
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The National Weather Service issued an extreme-heat watch at the Grand Canyon for midday Monday through Tuesday, forecasting temperatures that could exceed 110 degrees at the low-elevation Phantom Ranch.
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Preparing for what comes after AGI, the authors write, will take forecasting and benchmarking and continuous monitoring, plus the ability to turn that work into policy quickly, across labs and governments and the research community at the same time.
Adjective
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Its satirical video, depicting politicians descending into an all-out fistfight, proved especially prescient during the fevered atmosphere of the 2016 election cycle.
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The chess board will look much different Friday, but in the friendly, Alfaro made some mid-game adjustments that could become prescient when the two sides meet again.
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In the wake of Friday’s abysmal jobs report , investors are scrambling to understand whether the loss of 92,000 jobs in February was a blip or a foretelling of more payroll cuts to come as t he adoption of AI by corporations increases .
Adjective
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In a workplace where many leaders face stress and talent is abundant, reliability and proactive engagement are crucial differentiators.
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The study’s authors framed hearing loss as one of the most easily modifiable dementia risk factors, making early amplification a proactive health decision rather than a cosmetic one.
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“Foreseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreseeing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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