as in deliberate
done or made according to a plan; planned in advance
premeditated murder The attack was premeditated.
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Recent Examples of premeditated
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Jaylon Desean Elmore, 21, pleaded guilty in January to attempted premeditated first-degree murder and firearm possession by a felon.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
The occupation is trying to mislead the public opinion and create false justifications to cover its premeditated decision to resume its genocide against unarmed civilians; completely disregarding its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite maintaining his innocence, police arrested and charged Amato with three counts of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Prosecutors argued that the premeditated attack warranted the harshest penalty.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Jaylon Desean Elmore, 21, pleaded guilty in January to attempted premeditated first-degree murder and firearm possession by a felon.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
The occupation is trying to mislead the public opinion and create false justifications to cover its premeditated decision to resume its genocide against unarmed civilians; completely disregarding its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite maintaining his innocence, police arrested and charged Amato with three counts of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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The deliberate elimination of gender-affirming care in many states is a serious human rights violation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the recovery needle for Chinook moves in the wrong direction, Katz said deliberate action is urgent.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This discipline of separating fact from opinion is needed to turn reactive patterns into intentional awareness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas 6, Florida 0 — Middle 5th Inning The Razorbacks loaded the bases with a hit batsman, error and intentional walk, and Kuhio Aloy made the Gators pay with a 2-run, 1-out RBI single.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The 49ers’ voluntary offseason program got underway Tuesday, while the trio named above awaits contract extensions befitting their status as underpaid leaders on a franchise in flux.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Washington Post reports that the Office of Personnel Management basically told HR officials across the government that the emails are voluntary and that the agency didn't plan to do anything with the emails that were submitted.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Podcasts are also a calculated method of introducing lawmakers to everyday listeners.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2025
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More than calculated maneuvering, something about Bieber’s latest posts seems more like a private affinity finally being made public.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This retrograde is a reminder that wellbeing isn’t meant to be drastic but slow, steady, and small.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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