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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Ebus added that interest in Venezuela is already dividing potential investors, with smaller risk-taking firms eager to enter while major companies remain cautious.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That could force San Diego and other regions into a worsening climate for homelessness, potentially forcing a more reactive than proactive approach.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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These changes are intended to help residents take proactive steps to protect their homes while preserving Saratoga’s urban canopy over the long term.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Forethoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethoughtful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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