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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
On Wednesday, Gupta’s manslaughter charge was amended to second-degree murder, a higher charge that effectively accuses her of intentionally killing her daughter without premeditation — marking the second time the state attorney’s office has changed her charge.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
From the point of view of the prosecutor, this put to rest the defense’s contention that the family’s murders were the result of an alter ego or depression, but clear evidence of premeditation.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say that some of his alleged gruesome internet searches took place before Ana Walshe died, indicating premeditation.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
First-degree murder can require proof of premeditation and specific intent to kill in a criminal case.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
From the point of view of the prosecutor, this put to rest the defense’s contention that the family’s murders were the result of an alter ego or depression, but clear evidence of premeditation.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say that some of his alleged gruesome internet searches took place before Ana Walshe died, indicating premeditation.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
First-degree murder can require proof of premeditation and specific intent to kill in a criminal case.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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Many others show clear signs of precautions against the danger involved in missile production – buildings are surrounded by tall dirt and concrete berms, a safety measure against the risk of explosions.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Transportation is implementing the cuts as a precaution due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has required air traffic controllers to work without pay for more than a month.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After less than two hours of deliberation, the jury found Wuornos guilty of first-degree murder.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Throughout budget deliberations, council members shared concerns about the timeline of the budget roll-out that allowed for little time to create amendments, causing clashes between the city's finance committee and the mayor's office.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, flight attendants say a little planning and forethought can keep some of these stressors at bay.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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The show’s director, Whitney White (who earned a Tony nomination for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, her Broadway debut), was aware that its nude scene would require real forethought.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Other ethical considerations will arise as the watches go into production.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Coming out of Toronto, she was immediately put into awards consideration.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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But there’s no real foresight on how long the government shutdown will last, and therefore, how long the air travel nightmare will continue.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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And leadership is no longer defined by control but by the capacity to navigate uncertainty with purpose and foresight.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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While speaking with Fox News Digital, celebrity matchmaker and relationship expert Alessandra Conti shared her thoughts on Aniston's choice to date a non-celebrity after her series of famous exes.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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That evening, his team-mates at Bottesford gathered in their clubhouse following a 2-2 draw at home to Golcar United, where there had been a moment of reflection ahead of kick-off.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the six-month-long outdoor study conducted on the roof of the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, dew could be collected over 32 percent of the year and so could provide a sustainable and predictable supply of water even in periods with no rain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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