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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
Police found crucial evidence, including Ana’s documents hidden behind the water tank in Molina’s bathroom and a sealed bottle of chloroform—further proving premeditation.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Prosecutors learned Boyle had rented a jackhammer two days before his wife disappeared and cited it as evidence of premeditation.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But having our government systematically and with premeditation take away a life compromises our own humanity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Prosecutors learned Boyle had rented a jackhammer two days before his wife disappeared and cited it as evidence of premeditation.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But having our government systematically and with premeditation take away a life compromises our own humanity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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As a precaution, flights at Moscow airports were temporarily suspended overnight Thursday into Friday and then again late Friday afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There was also a 2-mile oil sheen spotted in March 2024 off Huntington Beach, with the health care agency issuing precautions to beachgoers.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The verdict was reached after about nine hours of deliberations over two days.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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But Farber said that the discussions the juror described did not rise to the level of misconduct, but were typical, heated deliberations by a jury.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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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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Ensure forethought occurs before taking action, whether disrupting an organization or running a fast break.—
Ryan Lahti,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Look for Kelly to receive strong consideration for next month’s All-Star Game.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Despite these growing concerns, recent legislative efforts seek to limit the consideration of climate risk in financial decision-making.—
Carlos Cubelo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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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Monday’s announcement of the WBD split included thoughts that TNT Sports could be licensed out to HBO Max, licensed to another entity entirely or even spun off into another separate company.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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There’s plenty of humor also in individual thoughts on their biggest but frothiest hit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Related Articles Yahoo Mail said the new tool is a reflection of the ways that people use email to manage their time, with the company’s internal data showing that nearly half of Yahoo Mail users today are Gen Z or Millennials.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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And that hesitation is usually not a reflection of the talent, but of the leader.—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Some powders contain aspartame or acesulfame potassium (also known as acesulfame K), which, one 2022 study suggested, may be linked to a greater cancer risk (although other studies have not found this).—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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For example, the UK’s mattress trade association reacted to the study by issuing guidance for its members.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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