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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Aston Martin Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has revealed a cautious approach in the wet-weather racing argument after the previous race at Spa-Francorchamps saw the FIA delay the race start by 80 minutes due to rain.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Some analysts, including those at Barclays, have also pointed out that there could be potential deceleration in the second half, keeping cautious ratings despite the company’s optimistic outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, realizing these benefits demands careful tool selection, integration, oversight and governance.—
John Arsneault,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Both pranking and writing are exercises in careful observation.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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Experts recommend proactive zoning regulations to manage data center growth and protect communities from potential negative impacts. Data centers, the physical hubs helping power the modern digital world, appear headed for Kentucky.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The right metrics—simple, shared and tied to both processes and outcomes—enable real-time insight and keep teams aligned and proactive about what is working and what isn’t.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Forethoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethoughtful. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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