aforethought

Definition of aforethoughtnext

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Recent Examples of aforethought Had Styles — either completely by accident or with malice aforethought — unleashed a mouthful of spit upon his elder co-star? Vulture, 7 Sep. 2022 Depraved-indifference murder is not supposed to be a sleight-of-hand that elevates manslaughter to murder, or that effectively turns an unintentional killing into an intentional murder by substituting depraved indifference for malice aforethought. Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 7 Mar. 2021 The media have medical specialists on call who will quickly second guess every non-disclosure, often with political malice aforethought. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2020 In December, Newman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with malice aforethought. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aforethought
Adjective
  • In 1842, the appellate court reduced the offense from a premeditated breach of duty to a negligent one, acquitted Ebel of founding a sect, and quashed his confinement.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reddington asked the judge to find Clancy not guilty or reduce the charges from premeditated first-degree murder to second-degree murder.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This commitment to investing in people, listening intently, and acting on feedback drives continuous improvement, proving that exceptional service is a deliberate outcome of strong leadership and a responsive culture.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Van Staden was joined in the sin-bin in the next minute by Cobus Reinach for a deliberate knock-on.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • On TikTok, little treat culture has become shorthand for turning tiny everyday purchases into something that feels earned and intentional.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Colored Light Bulbs and Lava Lamps Colored bulbs and lava lamps may conjure images of ’90s bedrooms, but nostalgic lighting is returning in a more intentional way.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Aforethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aforethought. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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