Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forehanded
Adjective
  • Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.
    Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 15 June 2025
  • Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.
    Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
  • While the latest inflation and jobs market reports showed that any disruption caused by tariffs has so far been minor, the Fed is clearly being careful about what could happen in the coming weeks and months.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.
    Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
  • For example, many cities have begun allowing parents to help their children buy an apartment using their housing provident funds, a kind of compulsory saving program in China.
    Jacky Wong, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022
Adjective
  • Taking proactive measures, establishing collaborative efforts and integrating innovation in cybersecurity strategies are essential to safeguard against the next generation of ransomware attacks.
    Oren Koren, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • To avoid repeating the mistakes of 2020, the city, county and state governments must take proactive steps to ensure the safety of residents and law enforcement.
    Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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“Forehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehanded. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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