as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
doctors encouraging people to be forethoughtful and get their flu shots in advance of the flu season
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethoughtful
Adjective
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Next Move feature delivers proactive suggestions based on what users are doing in the moment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, taking proactive steps to boost your immune system by doing things like getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and eating a nutritious diet can help your body fight illnesses like the flu.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Forethoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethoughtful. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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