as in deliberate
done or made according to a plan; planned in advance
premeditated murder The attack was premeditated.
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Recent Examples of premeditated
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
So don't expect premeditated murder, exactly – but there may well be some dialogue sharp enough to draw blood in this tragicomic debut novel.
—Colin Dwyer, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Three people have been sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) after being convicted of the premeditated murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
There is, at present, no evidence to suggest a premeditated attempt on Giuffre’s life.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
During their trials, the brothers admitted responsibility for the killings of their parents, but argued they should not be convicted of premeditated murder.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
So don't expect premeditated murder, exactly – but there may well be some dialogue sharp enough to draw blood in this tragicomic debut novel.
—Colin Dwyer, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Three people have been sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) after being convicted of the premeditated murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
There is, at present, no evidence to suggest a premeditated attempt on Giuffre’s life.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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Going the extra mile should be thoughtful and deliberate, creating a lasting impact without breaking the bank.—
Jacob Orrin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Investigators were left grasping at smoke, trying to make sense of a pattern that felt deliberate but remained elusive.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The benefits of an intentional morning routine Starting your day with mindfulness, physical activity or time with your kids — as opposed to checking your emails or calendar — can boost your happiness and fulfillment, experts say.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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That’s intentional, according to both demonstration organizers and police in Baltimore, a city that is no stranger to unrest that turns destructive.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Jennifer Kellogg, who stayed with the couple the week of the killing, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to Antelope Valley Press.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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McMahon announced roughly half the agency's workforce would be eliminated through a combination of mass layoffs and voluntary buyouts.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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This timing suggests not a spontaneous outburst, but a calculated pivot.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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During his 38 years at T. Rowe, Roche used that calculated approach to help grow the company into a top investment firm, solidifying its strength through integrity and discipline.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Paved highways meant dangerous going for horse and rider, and her only mishap of the trip would come at Portland, when Goldie slipped on rain-slick pavement and fell on his rider and broke her leg, resulting in a delay of several weeks.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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