premeditating

present participle of premeditate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditating
Verb
  • Even the upside-down notion of Fox News turning into a progressive network or other legacy Murdoch assets being transformed seemed to be scenarios worth contemplating.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The film’s title carries particular significance for Yoon, who has been contemplating it for 15 years.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 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
  • However, Valadao has a strong local following, and this new seat would be the most politically tenuous among those Democrats are aiming to flip.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Premeditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditating. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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