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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
Police found crucial evidence, including Ana’s documents hidden behind the water tank in Molina’s bathroom and a sealed bottle of chloroform—further proving premeditation.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Prosecutors learned Boyle had rented a jackhammer two days before his wife disappeared and cited it as evidence of premeditation.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But having our government systematically and with premeditation take away a life compromises our own humanity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Prosecutors learned Boyle had rented a jackhammer two days before his wife disappeared and cited it as evidence of premeditation.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But having our government systematically and with premeditation take away a life compromises our own humanity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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Forecasters predict the worst of a record-setting heat wave may soon be over — but millions still need to take precautions to stay safe from dangerous heat.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Santa Monica Place and the surrounding blocks were evacuated as a precaution following the shooting.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Multiple notes were sent back from the jury throughout the roughly 10 hours of deliberations so far.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The panel of eight men and four women continued deliberating the charges against Combs after not reaching a verdict on the first day of deliberations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette coach now living in Baku, Azerbaijan.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Performance impacts are a consideration too, including physiological and mental impacts for athletes competing in extreme heat or experiencing long breaks during play.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Based on public feedback and the survey that closed June 17, Baird-Spencer said, the top three alternatives are expected to be presented to the City Council for consideration.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
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After living under a state government often characterized by inaction, regression or outright hostility to such progressive values, California’s governance is a relative model of responsiveness and foresight.—
DeAndre Evans,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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May this article inspire you to take proactive steps to explore options and prepare for the care your parents deserve, with compassion and foresight.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Hernandez admits Medicaid cuts could give people here second thoughts.—
John Daley,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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And despite his willingness to never express or even have an original thought, the Board of Governors renounced the unanimous recommendation of the university’s board of trustees and blocked Ono’s hiring.—
David Niven,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Cultures that reward speed over depth and reactivity over reflection must evolve.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The late game heroics are a reflection of their experience, coaching, talent and preparation.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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The two events are part of a study being done by Fayetteville, Springdale and the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad and will look at eight railroad crossings along a 14-mile corridor.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
23 June 2025
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Both are also Black art forms that require incredible discipline and a lifetime of study but which, when performed at their highest levels, encourage a freedom of expression that can take the audience into an ecstatic state.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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