premeditating

present participle of premeditate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditating
Verb
  • When the San Francisco 49ers were contemplating drafting Mac Jones in 2021, the then-Alabama quarterback might have daydreamed about running an offense that included George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some included petting elephants, meditating, exploring the bustling streets of Tokyo, and exploring the vibrant nature Japan has to offer.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Patients and visitors can use the garden to get some fresh air — perhaps drink a cafecito while meditating with a view.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Conspiracy charges mean that two or more persons agreed to commit a crime, and the defendant joined, knowing the purpose of the scheme and intending to help accomplish that purpose.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Though not intending to study music, Presnell joined Mesa’s choir, which led him to changing his academic focus and majoring in music at San Diego State University.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
    Jay Cannon, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Premeditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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