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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
First-degree murder can require proof of premeditation and specific intent to kill in a criminal case.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
But that would require proof of intent and convincing a jury of premeditation.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Second-degree murder refers to murder without premeditation, and armed criminal action involves the use of a dangerous or deadly weapon.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
That definitely falls under the heading of intuition more than premeditation.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
But that would require proof of intent and convincing a jury of premeditation.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Second-degree murder refers to murder without premeditation, and armed criminal action involves the use of a dangerous or deadly weapon.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
That definitely falls under the heading of intuition more than premeditation.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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Adelle Wellens, a Duluth School District spokesperson, said Laura MacArthur School students stayed inside for recess on Friday as a precaution.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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And, as coronavirus cases are once again rising, what precautions should people take to reduce their chances of infection?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, opening the fifth day of the coup trial deliberations, Justice Carmén Lúcia voted to convict Bolsonaro.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Last year, another San Diego jury acquitted Chambers of first-degree murder but deadlocked after more than three days of deliberation on lesser counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even something simple at its face value — the new album cover image, for example — has such forethought and reasoning behind the choice.—
H. Vanbiber,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Because platform engineering is a significant change, an additional degree of forethought is sure to go along way.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This can only be achieved by developing an inherently agile culture, not just toward delivering software products but with a focus on strategic foresight and business operations.—
Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Rich Auntie Way of Life Balancing joy today with foresight for tomorrow is a hallmark of the Rich Auntie way of life.—
Kara Stevens,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Here, though, the research team is trying to model people’s thoughts on financial policy, which is why the enumerated outcomes include initial rate recommendations, made up of a preferred policy rate, a confidence score, and a summary.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lauren, 40, then chimed in with her own thoughts on what makes their relationship work after all these years.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, after years of sobriety and reflection, Sheen tells all in this new two-part docuseries.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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No reflection about who was apologizing and why.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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For now, the study provides proof of concept.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Edelman and his wife, Michelle Edelman – a trailblazer in art and design who has led Traffic Creative Management and TrafficArts since 1996 – acquired Martins’ first study titled Watchman (2018), recognizing a powerful force in the global art world.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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