as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
doctors encouraging people to be forethoughtful and get their flu shots in advance of the flu season
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Adjective
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Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025 -
Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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However, Kilmeade was careful to praise Musk’s efforts during his time in the Trump administration.—
Andrew Kirell,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Taking proactive measures, establishing collaborative efforts and integrating innovation in cybersecurity strategies are essential to safeguard against the next generation of ransomware attacks.—
Oren Koren,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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That said, the Falcons would likely be proactive in moving Cousins to not have that cap hit on the books.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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“Forethoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethoughtful. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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