as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
in an unusual show of forethought, the city had set up a network of well-supplied emergency shelters to accommodate victims of the hurricane
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Recent Examples of forethought
As ever with Sacramento trades, the disappointment is less about the specific names involved than the overarching lack of strategy or forethought beyond next Tuesday.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Painting projects can relatively look simple on the surface, but the process takes forethought, prep work, and precision.
—Jodi Gonzalez, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Getting exercise—or even the mail—requires careful forethought.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The safety of the citizens and the extra cost of rescues could be reduced with a little forethought and planning.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Painting projects can relatively look simple on the surface, but the process takes forethought, prep work, and precision.
—Jodi Gonzalez, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Getting exercise—or even the mail—requires careful forethought.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The safety of the citizens and the extra cost of rescues could be reduced with a little forethought and planning.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
Noun
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For our destiny is written by the hand of providence, and these first 250 years were just the beginning.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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On its home field in the CIF Southern Section Division 13 quarterfinals, Woodbridge used its magic, or providence, or plain dumb luck to score a 23-16 victory over Buena Park.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
15 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Increase Contrast Between Objects DME affects your central vision.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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The goal for the two governing boards this week was to outline objectives for the library system’s long-term vision, which should come to a boil when the groups meet to discuss paying for the plan this summer.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The quick spike is a lucky moment to say goodbye for those who had the foresight to own these stocks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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The foresight was lauded locally and, more recently, nationally as droughts increasingly diminished water supplies throughout the West.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Davion Mitchell has been here before, the risk-reward crossroads between going full speed, shoulder first through a hard screen or practicing prudence.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Posey seems to want to pass this off as prudence.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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