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
The fact is, effective protection requires some forethought that takes legal, economic, and personal variables into consideration in order to withstand future pressures.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucy’s real flaw is and always has been a lack of capacity for forethought.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucy’s real flaw is and always has been a lack of capacity for forethought.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for forethought
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
Noun
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That there is no providence, only circumstance.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many live and die convinced that random chance is divine providence.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The vision grew into multiple wedding and event spaces, ultimately setting the stage for the creation of the resort Camp Lucy and the beginnings of Whim Hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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While her professional trajectory reflects experience and foresight, the personal factors that have shaped Kwok’s resilience are worth noting.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Strategic foresight and anticipatory risk were at the top.—
Christine Lentz,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This time, prudence with such planning would be sage.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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