prepense

adjective

Definition of prepensenext
as in premeditated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepense
  1. premeditated
  2. deliberate
  3. calculated
  4. considered
  5. advised
  6. studied
  7. aforethought
  8. intentional
Adjective
  • The idea of full abolition—beloved by both leaders but not part of the Reykjavik agenda—was an improvised moment, almost an accident, and not some premeditated masterstroke (as the movie implies) by Reagan.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In Broward County, every arrest — from simple trespass to premeditated murder — comes through the same courtroom, seven days a week.
    — Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of premeditated
Adjective
  • Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Indeed, both candidates prefer the hard work of actually governing over performative posturing, modeling a deliberate rejection of the political fringes.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberate
Adjective
  • Eggers noted the system isn’t perfect, but said the point is to take calculated risks—which is why the checks are relatively small.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Gayil Talshir, political science lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said Smotrich’s position represents a calculated decision to avoid a firm stance against the exemption that would have forced him to quit the coalition.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of calculated
Adjective
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Six others are still at large and considered fugitives, including a Caracas TV network mogul who was close to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, who is being held in a New York jail on federal drug charges.
    — Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of considered
Adjective
  • Meaningful persuasion requires the suspension of some short-term interests for the sake of long-term interests, which is why coercive economic statecraft among allies is ill advised.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
  • The wind screens deflect a fair amount of wind (and rain), but Super 3 drivers are well advised to wear some form of eye protection.
    — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Definition of advised
Adjective
  • Who better to help launch that activation than Robbie, one of the most studied red carpet figures in the world?
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Born in London in 1942 and raised in Montreal after her father was killed in WWII, Pettet moved to New York City at age 16 and studied acting.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of studied
Adjective
  • Had Styles — either completely by accident or with malice aforethought — unleashed a mouthful of spit upon his elder co-star?
    — Vulture, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Depraved-indifference murder is not supposed to be a sleight-of-hand that elevates manslaughter to murder, or that effectively turns an unintentional killing into an intentional murder by substituting depraved indifference for malice aforethought.
    — Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 7 Mar. 2021
Definition of aforethought
Adjective
  • The line’s muddy browns, avocado greens and awkward proportions were intentional and used with precision to challenge more conventional ideas of beauty.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The slow, intentional pace of tai chi paired with conscious breathing and present-moment awareness, Swanson says, also help release stress.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of intentional
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“Prepense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepense. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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