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
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
Osorio-Ortiz’s arrest warrant, which called the shooting a premeditated ambush, shows the argument centered around Rivera’s 18-year-old son, Josiah Lombillo, who lived with his mother and Osorio-Ortiz, and 20-year-old Keniel Gonzalez.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The premeditated murder charges against Velasquez were dropped as part of the deal.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
This real-life story of betrayal, manipulation, and premeditated murder inspired the new Spanish thriller A Widow’s Game (La Viuda Negra), premiering May 30 on Netflix.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
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Verb
The premeditated crime Maje convinced Salvador to carry out the murder.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
Osorio-Ortiz’s arrest warrant, which called the shooting a premeditated ambush, shows the argument centered around Rivera’s 18-year-old son, Josiah Lombillo, who lived with his mother and Osorio-Ortiz, and 20-year-old Keniel Gonzalez.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The premeditated murder charges against Velasquez were dropped as part of the deal.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
This real-life story of betrayal, manipulation, and premeditated murder inspired the new Spanish thriller A Widow’s Game (La Viuda Negra), premiering May 30 on Netflix.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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In this environment, Block’s launch of mining hardware and software reads as a deliberate bid to address the industry’s deepest pain points.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Stops included the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and Virginia Beach, part of a deliberate push to stage events in iconic settings and bring the sport to more fans.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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Yet closing the funding gap for female founders will still require intentional investment at all stages.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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After a Bryce Teodosio sacrifice, an intentional walk to Neto and a Nolan Schanuel fly ball, the score was tied.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 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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At the time, Commissioner Dave Young and former Commissioner Pat South asked the development’s owner to levy voluntary impact fees to offset initial costs for new students.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program is voluntary for anyone who has Part D, such as a stand-alone plan or coverage included in a Medicare Advantage plan.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thus, the spin-off is not merely a structural reorganization but a calculated pivot to enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and shareholder returns.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One former Republican staffer, who previously served in senior roles on Capitol Hill and now lives in Georgia, sees Kemp’s decision as a calculated move to preserve autonomy, not ambition.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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