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
That perspective goes back to what Godley & Creme have always stood for throughout their career with 10cc and on their own, as heard on Parts of the Process: forging ahead without forethought and being unpredictable.
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David Chiu, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s plainly no master plan, there’s plainly no forethought.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2025
Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Parking them outside takes some forethought and a good lock.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
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David Chiu, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s plainly no master plan, there’s plainly no forethought.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2025
Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Parking them outside takes some forethought and a good lock.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
Noun
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The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The internationalisation of the awards season has been on full display in recent years, both in terms of foreign language movie success, voter makeup and the providence of these films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, a mysterious store selling a vision of the future opened its doors in downtown San Francisco’s Union Square district.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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The same goes for your visions of the future versus your current reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Bottom Line Rather than debating trade policy, today’s business leaders should focus on agility and strategic foresight.—
Greg Khojikian,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood Where was the foresight?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Left wing-progressives, once skeptical of the status quo, have become stolid guardians of institutions, while right-wing conservatives – once champions of prudence – are tearing down fences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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