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

The killings sparked the largest police search in state history, causing panic, fear, and increased security and precautions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Take precautions like checking sources of meal kits and be mindful that kitchen tools like cutting boards can be sites of cross-contamination.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of precaution

Noun

Executives addicted to speed at all costs foster cultures that mistake motion for progress, reward responsiveness over deliberation, and habitually underprepare for decisions that warrant greater consideration.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The victims appear to have been chosen with considerable deliberation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 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

Neurodevelopmental disabilities deserve the same thoughtful consideration.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
These were players eager to push themselves into consideration for the Manchester United senior team proper, or perhaps put themselves in the shop window for a possible move ahead of the looming 2026-27 season.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of consideration

Noun

The horrors of uncertainty are translated into the language of manageable risk—risk that somebody, somewhere, has the responsibility and foresight to manage.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Looking ahead, the sector demands foresight, anticipating future requirements driven by automation and AI to design adaptable spaces.

— James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

On Tuesday, which was also the fourth anniversary of Uwe Seeler’s death, club CFO Eric Huwer led the players in a moment of reflection at their training camp in Austria.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Memoirists advise students to focus on honest reflection over dramatic events, revealing their inner life through ordinary experiences.

— Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of reflection

Noun

By the end of his studies, Salakhutdinov recalled, Yang turned down a job offer from a senior Apple executive who reported directly to Tim Cook.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The study projected that, if the recommendations were implemented, they could be completed by 2020.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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