premeditating

Definition of premeditatingnext
present participle of premeditate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditating
Verb
  • Now, a new report suggests some owners are already contemplating an unusual factor that could influence negotiations if talks drag into next year.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • The state argues those conversations illustrate a broader failure by OpenAI to prevent its technology from providing dangerous assistance to users contemplating violence.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Rosen tells Deadline that the concept of the twisty, often buoyant thriller came about during the pandemic, while meditating on his wife’s myriad responsibilities and the increasingly suffocating terms of our digital existence.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
  • Or, your wellness stack could involve meditating during a 20-minute walk outside, followed by a protein smoothie.
    Julia Landwehr, Health, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • In May 2019, Said left for the United Kingdom, intending to return.
    Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
  • The staff member is now intending to re-sell the tickets via FIFA’s official marketplace, which will mean FIFA takes a 30 per cent cut — 15 per cent from the buy side and sell side.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Then, instead of purely aiming for prospect capital, the club could use some of these players to acquire a big league hitter or two who can actually improve the lineup.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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“Premeditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditating. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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