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
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Maybe this was a premeditated masterstroke.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Bowen is held in the Broward Main Jail on charges of premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The husband of the vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party is accused of premeditated murder and tampering with evidence after his wife was found dead, according to jail records.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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
Bowen is held in the Broward Main Jail on charges of premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The husband of the vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party is accused of premeditated murder and tampering with evidence after his wife was found dead, according to jail records.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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The rational, deliberate part of their mind should be delighted.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The acceleration, Wasserman said, is deliberate and foundational.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list, but rather a guide to matching needs and prospects of interest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alito said the focus of the Voting Rights Act must be to enforce the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination under the 15th Amendment to the Constitution.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Peloton are each working to make musculoskeletal wellness intentional, accessible, and routine.—
Bryan T. Kelly,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leonard’s deal with Aspiration occurred as Ballmer invested in the company and as the Clippers and Aspiration signed deals that contemplated a $300 million partnership for Aspiration to sponsor the Clippers’ arena and the team’s jersey patch.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The presence of the Sussexes would detract from that, and so, it cannot be contemplated.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Russell was charged in state court with voluntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, receiving a jail sentence and probation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Join others in voluntary efforts to keep ICE away from hospitals, schools, and shelters.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 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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Medical technology company Becton Dickinson’s compensation committee raised a performance factor from a calculated 74% to a final 85% of target, a boost of 10 percentage points attributed to tariffs among 11 percentage points total.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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That’s a calculated risk, and one more accessible to someone with financial flexibility and legal expertise than to the average taxpayer.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The first round, announced in 2024, included projects aimed at improving traffic safety on California roads, enhancing language access to public programs for non-English speakers and answering taxpayers’ questions more efficiently.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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