PREMEDITATION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

premeditation

noun

Definition of premeditation

as in precaution

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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

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Noun

Medics took the child to a hospital for evaluation as a precaution.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
South Florida residents should take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat illness.

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of precaution

Noun

The source spoke on the condition of anonymity to freely discuss ongoing deliberations.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
In 2018, he was found guilty once more following a five-week trial and three days of deliberation, KUSA reports, and sentenced to life in prison.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

And the park can only be accessed by boat or float plane, so a visit to Katmai National Park and Preserve requires a decent amount of forethought.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of forethought

Noun

Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

The Red Sox then embarked on an impressive 15-game winning streak, sweeping those very teams, validating Cora's foresight.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Constructive anxiety often signals foresight, conscientiousness, and genuine commitment when outcomes are uncertain.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

Nagamura, who spent the first four years of her life at the garden, sees the exhibition as both a homecoming and a reflection on the people and places that shaped her artistic voice.

— Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
But without reflection, the next bet is exactly as blind as the last one.

— Henrik Landgren, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of reflection

Noun

Emerging studies on leading AI models that have been specially trained by scholars to act as virtual Commanders-in-Chief, armed with massive arsenals of atomic arms, have been alarming.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The studies looked at everything from chips and salsa to beef chili and chicken tikka masala.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

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