premeditation

noun

Definition of premeditationnext
1
as in precaution

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2
as in deliberation

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Recent Examples of premeditation The court also prohibited prosecutors from arguing that Garcia Torres acted with premeditation, rejecting their claim that the fact Sierra’s body still has not been recovered is proof of deliberate planning. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Unlike some high-profile murder prosecutions that center on allegations of long-term planning or premeditation, Rosenthal said this case is expected to focus heavily on the events immediately surrounding the fatal confrontation. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 The jury was deadlocked on the special finding that the crime was done willfully, deliberately and with premeditation, the district attorney's office confirmed to PEOPLE. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 He was seen in surveillance videos with Arrazola Perez, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, charging him with second-degree intentional murder without premeditation. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for premeditation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
  1. precaution
  2. deliberation
  3. forethought
  4. consideration
  5. foresight
  6. thought
  7. reflection
  8. study
Noun
  • As a further precaution, consider adding background noise, like the TV or a white noise machine, to help muffle the sounds.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of precaution
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  • Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of deliberation
Noun
  • And, for those with the forethought to pre-order one, there are few whole Peking ducks every night.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • To Zotkina, the tooth is a piece in the mounting body of evidence that Neanderthals were capable of forethought and reasoning.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Definition of forethought
Noun
  • Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of consideration
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  • His interdisciplinary foresight inspired one of the most popular museums in the United States, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • Roosevelt had the incredible foresight to look 100 years into the future.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of foresight
Noun
  • The thoughts and prayers expressed on the phones are, in a sense, carried by the wind.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Her brother said at the time that her first thoughts were with her young daughter, August.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of thought
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  • The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
  • The country is gearing up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, adding festivities and reflection to this year’s holiday.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of reflection
Noun
  • The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • As thousands sing, clap and chant together, attendees describe a feeling of bliss and belonging, a chance to step outside the pressures of work, studies and an increasingly competitive society.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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