premeditation

noun

Definition of premeditationnext
1
as in precaution

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2
as in deliberation

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Recent Examples of premeditation Unlike some high-profile murder prosecutions that center on allegations of long-term planning or premeditation, Rosenthal said this case is expected to focus heavily on the events immediately surrounding the fatal confrontation. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 The jury was deadlocked on the special finding that the crime was done willfully, deliberately and with premeditation, the district attorney's office confirmed to PEOPLE. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Multiple appeals over Miranda violations, court instructions, and the lack of any proof of premeditation were denied. — C. A. Bridges, Florida Times-Union, 4 May 2026 Florida charged Joachin with murder without premeditation. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premeditation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
  1. precaution
  2. deliberation
  3. forethought
  4. consideration
  5. foresight
  6. thought
  7. reflection
  8. study
Noun
  • Employees who work near the tower have been notified and are reportedly taking appropriate precautions.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of precaution
Noun
  • Numerical targets can create pressure to prioritize volume over deliberation, making oversight all the more essential.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury handed down the death penalty.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of deliberation
Noun
  • Perhaps because these gatherings require so much forethought, spending the entire evening in a single establishment feels wasteful.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • And, for those with the forethought to pre-order one, there are few whole Peking ducks every night.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Definition of forethought
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  • As with consideration of any new medication, understanding implications, both good and bad, short-term and long-term, need to be fully discussed with any patient and treating physician.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The report also recommends greater consideration of human influences beyond greenhouse gases, specifically listing aerosols, irrigation, and land-use changes.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • Having that foresight, instead of just confronting issues in the moment, is paramount to earning a higher title and pay.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Or perhaps the public remembers great dissenting opinions that display foresight and speak across the ages.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
Definition of foresight
Noun
  • Now thoughts turn to whether the final might see the torch passed to Spain’s 19-year-old phenomenon Lamine Yamal, which would be all the more poignant given the extraordinary circumstances of their only previous meeting.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The thought of another dead calf is daunting, and can derail a budget for months.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of thought
Noun
  • Patients would initiate the request, to be reviewed by health professionals within 15 days, and then confirm it after a period of reflection lasting at least two days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Although the origins of the brooch itself are still unknown, the meaning behind the moonstone could indicate reflection, celebration or various attributes Queen Camilla wanted to emphasize at Wednesday’s event.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Definition of reflection
Noun
  • The studies point to a broader shift already underway in pet care.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Aïnouz’s new feature, however, is extreme in its brand of dysfunction and study of incestuous lust, amped up by its arresting cinematography.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
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