as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
in an unusual show of forethought, the city had set up a network of well-supplied emergency shelters to accommodate victims of the hurricane
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Recent Examples of forethought
But the waterskiing bit is cinema because so much forethought has gone into the funniest possible staging of the sequence.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
That perspective goes back to what Godley & Creme have always stood for throughout their career with 10cc and on their own, as heard on Parts of the Process: forging ahead without forethought and being unpredictable.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s plainly no master plan, there’s plainly no forethought.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2025
Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
That perspective goes back to what Godley & Creme have always stood for throughout their career with 10cc and on their own, as heard on Parts of the Process: forging ahead without forethought and being unpredictable.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s plainly no master plan, there’s plainly no forethought.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2025
Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
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The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The internationalisation of the awards season has been on full display in recent years, both in terms of foreign language movie success, voter makeup and the providence of these films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, much may depend on their vision for Nwaneri’s and Dowman’s ultimate positions — and the outcome of he former’s contract negotiations.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Applicants need to have a minimum 2.5 GPA, display a commitment to community and have a vision for their future, according to the 2025 application.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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This means augmenting human decision-making, fueling creativity, and sharpening foresight, rather than seeking to replace them.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Corporate governance has shifted into a high-stakes landscape requiring foresight, adaptability, and global acumen.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The path forward will necessitate not only compassion but also prudence—and a firm grasp of the limits of what even a generous nation can achieve.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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