as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
some years ago the senator wrote a foreseeing essay on the threat of global terrorism
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as in anticipating
to realize or know about beforehand
a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen
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as in predicting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreseeing
Adjective
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The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025 -
That’s a problem for investors, who regard Powell as a serious, cautious economist who operates independently of Trump’s political desires.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With the government anticipating roughly an eight-week trial — six weeks for prosecutors and two for defense — any deviation from that schedule could be threatened by the July 4th weekend, which in turn could impact the potential jury pool.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The 49ers being the sixth favorite to win the Super Bowl next year seems insane and more based on past success rather than predicting future success.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mapping features is not the same as fully predicting behavior.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Transforms Reactive Storytelling To Proactive Signal Detection AI is transforming PR from reactive storytelling to proactive signal detection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The situation with the ESA also raises questions about whether the Trump administration will be proactive at any level on endangered species protection.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 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
Noun
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Recently, the method of divination has had another resurgence in modern day.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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As belief in traditional religions decreases and the rise of spirituality and skepticism in traditional institutions continues, this form of divination—looking to cards for answers for future, present, or past events—is on the rise.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Pete says, juries almost literally live on another planet, being sequestered from the likes of us and our soothsaying.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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It’s told in flashback to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, by the soothsaying mandrill Rafiki, with the meerkat Timon and the warthog Pumbaa goofing on the sidelines.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Foreseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreseeing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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