premeditative

Definition of premeditativenext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditative
Adjective
  • Instead, the decision should be seen as part of our larger national debate over whether, outside the most egregious cases, there is a role for race-conscious remedies in our continuing effort to build a more just society.
    Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
  • To take plants seriously as living, breathing, conscious, and communicative beings, the movie suggests, requires a measure of time, an embrace of solitude, and a retreat from the hectic anxieties of the modern world.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • The variety of makers, dealers, and products on-hand was very much intentional.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
  • Despite the criticism, DNC national finance co-chair Chris Lowe said the cash disparity is the result of an intentional strategy Martin outlined when running for chair and has executed since taking over the building.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • Fravel was sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder.
    Sydney Mook, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
  • He’s been charged with two counts of premeditated murder with a weapon, among other charges.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Terrorizing communities of color is an intended consequence of ICE’s policies, not an accident.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • There must be a reasonable chance of achieving the intended objective.
    Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Olathe district approved a voluntary resolution agreement at its Board of Education meeting Thursday, and the superintendent signed it Friday.
    Kendrick Calfee May 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
  • Angela Onduto, 47, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the 2009 drowning death of her own daughter, posthumously named Matea Esperanza by the police agency that investigated her.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Their transitions were clear, deliberate, and respectful of the broader organization.
    Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
  • But Menjívar dismisses the idea that his appointment is a deliberate provocation for the US president.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • But the contrast between JWords’ rippling, purposeful arrangements and her affectless singing only highlights the weakness of the latter.
    Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
  • The presence of gold suggests that these artifacts were owned by the elite, indicating the social class of the individual who deposited the rings in what appears to be a purposeful manner, as reported by Archaeology News.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Adjective
  • The character dimension of transcendence underpins purposive leadership by supplying the steady, renewable energy that allows leaders to act with intention rather than impulse.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Strengthening transcendence, with its associated behaviors of being purposive, inspired, optimistic, creative, and future-oriented, helps to broaden your perspective and see beyond the immediate challenges.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Premeditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditative. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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