prepense

Definition of prepensenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepense
Adjective
  • If that effort fails, prosecutors could seek to retry Garcia Torres on the murder charge, but they would not be allowed to rely on the prior kidnapping allegations or theories of willful, deliberate and premeditated murder, according to the ruling.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Jose Carmen Cardona pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life without parole for three counts of premeditated, deliberate and willful first-degree murder, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • My role is to ensure our liquidity levels and capital deployment remain intentional and deliberate.
    Alex Crippen, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
  • If that effort fails, prosecutors could seek to retry Garcia Torres on the murder charge, but they would not be allowed to rely on the prior kidnapping allegations or theories of willful, deliberate and premeditated murder, according to the ruling.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Switching Obstacle Avoidance in complex environments like this is a calculated risk, but simple flight, care and attention to the environment go a long way.
    James Abbott, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The book could play a key role for prosecutors in framing Eric Richins' death as a calculated killing with an elaborate cover-up attempt.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
  • The Cuban example The Cuban exile community offers, perhaps, the most studied example of diaspora political mobilization.
    Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
  • O’Hara studied theater at Toronto’s Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Páez was also convicted of two counts of aggravated homicide, qualified by intent and malice aforethought.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2023
  • 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
Adjective
  • This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette’s syndrome, and was not intentional.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Antique brass is characterized by darker brown-gold tones with intentional patina.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Prepense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepense. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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