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
  • Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of deliberation
Noun
  • 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
  • To Zotkina, the tooth is a piece in the mounting body of evidence that Neanderthals were capable of forethought and reasoning.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Definition of forethought
Noun
  • Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from makeup artists.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • The weight considerations can be found in many of the design decisions, such as the dual-pane acrylic windows, which were chosen to reduce the overall weight of the trailer.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • His interdisciplinary foresight inspired one of the most popular museums in the United States, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • Roosevelt had the incredible foresight to look 100 years into the future.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of foresight
Noun
  • The thoughts and prayers expressed on the phones are, in a sense, carried by the wind.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Her brother said at the time that her first thoughts were with her young daughter, August.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 5 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
  • Omdia’s recent study found that the volume of phones under $400 will decline, while higher price points will offset the decline.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • But that belief doesn’t appear to align with reality, as according to recent studies, women may receive significantly less in Social Security benefits than their male counterparts.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 July 2026
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