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as in foreknowledge
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur
a mysterious woman who claims to have the gift of foresight
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as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
had the foresight to realize the global importance of the Internet
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Recent Examples of foresight
Credit the coaching staff with having the foresight to put Brazeau with Malkin and Anthony Mantha.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Prepared workers have foresight, take a proactive approach, and are meticulous planners.
—William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
This strategy must rest on rigor and foresight, not speed.
—Kathryn Huff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Staying prepared doesn't require much more than a little foresight and planning.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Prepared workers have foresight, take a proactive approach, and are meticulous planners.
—William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
This strategy must rest on rigor and foresight, not speed.
—Kathryn Huff, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Staying prepared doesn't require much more than a little foresight and planning.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresight
Noun
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The chat reportedly included discussions that could indicate ideological motivations, and possibly even encouragement or foreknowledge of the attack.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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What was the level of foreknowledge about this attack?—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Aeneid has a special relevance for the United States, a country founded by immigrants who fled from earlier homelands, often believing that divine providence justified their claim on a land already inhabited by many distinct groups of indigenous peoples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Does providence foreordain or do characters have a say?—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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That may well be called prescience, but without more dramatic ballast, whether or not Family’s rage was ahead of its time becomes a less compelling question.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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But successfully navigating a shifting landscape requires extraordinary dexterity, prescience and skill.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Smith Richards reports on why the rise of Christian nationalism in Oklahoma schools models the far-right’s vision for education in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this year, the team decided to rebrand, choosing a name more in keeping with the brand's vision – and Fold was born.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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During production at Malvern Manor, every encounter was captured live using a blend of modern and time-honored ghost-hunting methods—alongside various divination techniques.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Threshold moments invite divination, making the equinox the perfect night to host a tarot or oracle gathering.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, flight attendants say a little planning and forethought can keep some of these stressors at bay.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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The show’s director, Whitney White (who earned a Tony nomination for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, her Broadway debut), was aware that its nude scene would require real forethought.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, bifocals correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness with the same lens.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Solutions for Complex Vision Problems Traditional contact lenses primarily correct vision problems, such as near-sightedness and farsightedness.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, a boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s informs some of the company’s prudence on expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military should exercise prudence in its rules of engagement and not assume that every close call is intentional.—
JOEL WUTHNOW,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresight. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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