premeditating

present participle of premeditate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditating
Verb
  • Now, Brown is losing followers, other creators are weighing in, and another Hannah Brown is contemplating ways to distance herself from the whole thing.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
  • In a Fox Business interview, Carr mentioned that the FTC is contemplating broadening its click-to-cancel rulemaking, asserting his disagreement with the previous administration’s approach to establishing the rule.
    Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shane also attended his Buddhist group, sitting, legs pretzeled, alongside the others and meditating in a basement room in the chapel.
    John J. Lennon September 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • City Manager Sheryl Long recently proposed expanding a city ordinance that would designate the city's transit centers as exclusively for those intending on taking public transportation.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
  • In March, the couple decided to retire and purchased a home in Arizona, intending to make that their primary residence instead.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • While this represents a decrease from previous estimates, the country continues to explore and develop its resources, aiming to enhance its position in the global market.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Premeditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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