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 setup, admittedly, requires a bit of forethought and planning for fans seeking out specific performances, but PEOPLE was there from (practically) start to finish Thursday, Friday and Saturday to check out every bit of the action.
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 June 2025
Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette coach now living in Baku, Azerbaijan.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Parking them outside takes some forethought and a good lock.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
To win at StarCraft II, a player builds an empire with all forethought and flexibility such an endeavor requires.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2019
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 June 2025
Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette coach now living in Baku, Azerbaijan.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Parking them outside takes some forethought and a good lock.
—Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
To win at StarCraft II, a player builds an empire with all forethought and flexibility such an endeavor requires.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
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The Aeneid has a special relevance for the United States, a country founded by immigrants who fled from earlier homelands, often believing that divine providence justified their claim on a land already inhabited by many distinct groups of indigenous peoples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Does providence foreordain or do characters have a say?—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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But Lerner is clear that the vision goes beyond one platform.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Of course, this vision also pushes technology to adapt in ways that could benefit life on Earth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This can only be achieved by developing an inherently agile culture, not just toward delivering software products but with a focus on strategic foresight and business operations.—
Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Rich Auntie Way of Life Balancing joy today with foresight for tomorrow is a hallmark of the Rich Auntie way of life.—
Kara Stevens,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a chance for Biden to take the high road, to toe the fiscal line and display financial prudence.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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