as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
was forehanded enough to stock up on batteries for winter storms
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Adjective
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025 -
Protect kids, whose skin is especially sensitive to UV damage Be cautious around water and sand, which reflect UV rays and increase exposure Check the UV index in your area for real-time guidance on sun safety To see the entire 2025 Annual Guide to Sunscreens report, click here.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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This thing is razor sharp though, be careful when using it in the backcountry.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
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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
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Regulatory compliance becomes proactive rather than reactive.—
Tammy Hawes,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Recognizing this crisis as a moment of opportunity where old blocking coalitions may break down and leaders can consider previously unavailable options in a proactive manner would be of enormous benefit to higher education.—
Jeffrey Herbst,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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“Forehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forehanded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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