premeditative

Definition of premeditativenext

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Adjective
  • The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Retailers must now react quickly to cost-conscious shoppers and invest in technology to prepare for a new reality where the line between politics and retail is becoming increasingly blurred, Minkow said.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • The introduction of Diamond Reserve reaffirms Hilton Honors’ commitment to recognizing loyalty at every level, elevating the experience for its most frequent guests through a more refined and intentional approach.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
  • With Tuesday’s primary settled, a new head-to-head race for Pelosi’s seat begins — one that, given her endorsement of Chan and Wiener’s intentional focus on pulling San Francisco in a new direction, will be an even clearer referendum on her influence.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Hasan Akbar, a combat engineer who was convicted of premeditated murder and attempted murder for throwing grenades into tents and opening fire on fellow soldiers.
    Steve Beynon, ABC News, 6 June 2026
  • Bowen, who faces a premeditated murder charge, is accused of shooting Metayer three times.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • That conversation was largely deferred in favor of satire, intended or not.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • On April 20, during the New Glenn rocket’s third launch, the booster’s second stage malfunctioned and failed to deliver a commercial satellite into its intended orbit.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Another approach to cutting down the workforce is voluntary layoffs, a move that rewards loyal workers.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • But this new proposal adds a new behavior into the mix, by suggesting this wasn’t a passive act, but deliberate.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
  • The General Command also condemned the attacks, arguing that the deliberate use of missiles and drones against civilians and private property constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Alongside Robert De Niro, Rosenthal hosted Monday night’s opening reception at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, located on the same block as the World Trade Center — a purposeful nod to Tribeca’s history.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 June 2026
  • Marie-Paule expressed her delight at going home by proceeding at a brisk, purposeful trot.
    Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.

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