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
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Vidro is charged with premeditated murder and stalking, per court records.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bowen was charged with premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Maybe this was a premeditated masterstroke.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Jurors found Spann committed four premeditated murders as part of the racketeering conspiracy, including the killings of Rudy Rangel, Willie Woods, and George King in 200 and Maximillion McDaniel in 2000.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Vidro is charged with premeditated murder and stalking, per court records.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bowen was charged with premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Maybe this was a premeditated masterstroke.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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Their transitions were clear, deliberate, and respectful of the broader organization.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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But Menjívar dismisses the idea that his appointment is a deliberate provocation for the US president.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The shoes also have a meshy upper fabric that’s intended to provide airflow to keep your feet cool, even in the summer heat, along with grooves on the outsole for flexibility.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The variety of makers, dealers, and products on-hand was very much intentional.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Despite the criticism, DNC national finance co-chair Chris Lowe said the cash disparity is the result of an intentional strategy Martin outlined when running for chair and has executed since taking over the building.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Hot Ones host Sean Evans was featured on the Most Powerful People in Media list and contemplated who his next dream guest would be.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The Olathe district approved a voluntary resolution agreement at its Board of Education meeting Thursday, and the superintendent signed it Friday.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Angela Onduto, 47, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the 2009 drowning death of her own daughter, posthumously named Matea Esperanza by the police agency that investigated her.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone sipped, meditated, reset — and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The move could be seen as a calculated effort to project strength, according to Gómez.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The confidence to take calculated risks without fear is a key to having success at the highest level.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The conspirators aimed to oust Moïse and install a new leader, dual Haitian-American citizen Christian Sanon, hoping to profit financially through the new regime.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Lawyer Steve Oshins told Inside Wealth that QSBS laws and other tax proposals aimed at the wealthy encourage high earners to move to other states.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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