prescient

as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future prescient environmentalists and politicians who long ago made sure that these beautiful areas would forever be spared from development

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Adjective
  • The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.
    Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
  • Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web. 7) Be cautious with payment methods: Use secure payment options like credit cards, which often offer better fraud protection than wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
  • However, Kilmeade was careful to praise Musk’s efforts during his time in the Trump administration.
    Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.
    Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Taking proactive measures, establishing collaborative efforts and integrating innovation in cybersecurity strategies are essential to safeguard against the next generation of ransomware attacks.
    Oren Koren, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • To avoid repeating the mistakes of 2020, the city, county and state governments must take proactive steps to ensure the safety of residents and law enforcement.
    Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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  • With his signature blend of lo-fi aesthetics and sharp, high-concept wit, Reece delivers another visionary exploration of Oklahoma and a darkly comic meditation on the fractured American soul.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
  • Córdova remains optimistic about the potential for philanthropy to play a visionary role.
    John Drake, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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  • Understanding why capital is clustering, which technologies are gaining strategic weight and how macro trends are reshaping the landscape will be key to making smart, forward-looking decisions.
    Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Gloria maintained the cityhood push is not so much about San Diego’s real or perceived shortcomings, but part of a recent trend rather than the forward-looking view the association has.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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“Prescient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescient. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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