premeditation

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Recent Examples of premeditation Ryan McLaughlin, a deputy district attorney for San Mateo County, implored the jury to find Coleman guilty of first degree murder for both counts on the basis that Coleman exhibited intent, premeditation and deliberation. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 First-degree murder requires a showing of premeditation with the intent to kill. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026 Both the defense and prosecution argued the issue of premeditation during their closing arguments on Thursday, a week after the trial began. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 In California, to obtain a first-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove intent and premeditation. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premeditation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
  • When cleaning areas like a garden shed or garage, de la Sancha advises Chicagoans to take precautions.
    Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • The study found that sixty-five per cent of female students and thirty per cent of male students felt the need to take some precautions during their transit trips.
    Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • This makes democratic deliberation impossible.
    Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
  • Kiley, who chose to run in the 6th after weeks of deliberation, has recently registered to become an Independent.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • A little forethought goes a long way.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Add to a charcuterie board or hors d’oeuvres spread for a big hit with very little forethought.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • The Mustangs’ 200 free relay of Chloe Wool-Smith, Pang, Karolina Sangasy and Mia Walker clocked a consideration time for the CIF State meet next week.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • The rise of run clubs has driven brands to develop a more creative, grassroots and cultural presence, says Alice Crossley, deputy foresight editor at strategic foresight consultancy The Future Laboratory.
    Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Because it was built in an opportunistic, incremental manner with no foresight or intentionality.
    Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
  • Jerry Seinfeld is offering his thoughts on Friends — not that there’s anything wrong with that.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Kohler continues to be at the leading edge of evolving the bathroom from a functional space into a place for restoration, reflection, wellness, and even proactive health insights.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • Silent periods and dedicated contemplative zones — quiet spaces set aside for reflection — round out the experience and give the mind space to actually rest.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • An earlier study, published in the American Economic Journal, found that field-office closures led to a sixteen-per-cent decline in disability recipients in the surrounding areas.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Two smaller studies presented at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in April found survival benefits to giving daraxonrasib as part of first-line therapy.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026

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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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