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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The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Still, more cautious analysts have flagged weaker activity in China.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Drivers were advised to be careful in the snow, as there were problems on area roadways.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Publicly, both leaders had maintained careful language about Syria’s transition, emphasizing concerns for minority rights, human rights standards, and the need for inclusive governance.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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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 1 Feb. 2026.
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