premeditating

Definition of premeditatingnext
present participle of premeditate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditating
Verb
  • For the unbeaten 24-year-old mixed martial artist, promoted by Combate Global, contemplating the alternative can be traumatic.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • In the play, which begins as historic epic and becomes, for Goethe, increasing personal and interior, Egmont gains perspective on the complexities of his place in politics by contemplating nature and being.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Waking up before sunrise; meditating daily.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But now, gone are the days of lifting weights and meditating three times a week.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the early 1990s, Gregory held a workshop of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, never intending to put it onstage.
    Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Some of those arrested had acknowledged involvement in the brawl but all denied intending to kill Deranque, according to Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Martinez was aiming to become the eighth Coloradoan since 2014 to win titles in four different weight classes, having taken the 130-pound crown in ’23; the 135-pound title in ’24; and the 140-pound championship last year.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Several players are aiming to deliver production-ready prototypes between 2026 and 2027.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Premeditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditating. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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