FORETHOUGHTS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

forethought

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt

Definition of forethought

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 To Zotkina, the tooth is a piece in the mounting body of evidence that Neanderthals were capable of forethought and reasoning. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 A little forethought goes a long way. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Labrinth Labrinth represents Capricorn, as there is a lot of reflection and forethought going into his performance. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 Add to a charcuterie board or hors d’oeuvres spread for a big hit with very little forethought. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forethought

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Noun

Papyrologist Federica Nicolardi said on Thursday at the same event that the team has already identified a number of intriguing passages, including some on the nature of deities and providence.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
That there is no providence, only circumstance.

— Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of providence

Noun

The horrors of uncertainty are translated into the language of manageable risk—risk that somebody, somewhere, has the responsibility and foresight to manage.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Looking ahead, the sector demands foresight, anticipating future requirements driven by automation and AI to design adaptable spaces.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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