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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
But having our government systematically and with premeditation take away a life compromises our own humanity.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
During his press conference this week, Hochman discussed the premeditation of the brothers’ killing of their parents.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
The motion also lays out evidence of premeditation and the brothers' attempts to cover their tracks.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
During his press conference this week, Hochman discussed the premeditation of the brothers’ killing of their parents.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
The motion also lays out evidence of premeditation and the brothers' attempts to cover their tracks.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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Other zoos did the same, slaughtering their animal collections as a precaution against possible escape.—
John M. Kinder,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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However, parents and caregivers may want to take some extra precautions for children.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
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As such, the results of this list should not be used as the sole source of information for future deliberations.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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All things considered, the economic policymaking of Trump’s team looks less like rational deliberation and more like firefighting while knowing that the fire chief is the primary arsonist.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some approach art making intuitively, some strategically, some spontaneously, some with great forethought, deliberation, and planning.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Companies may have trouble meeting rising demand without a plan in place and forethought when developing the new payment option.—
Atal Bansal,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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The key lies in adopting a holistic approach that combines technological innovation with strategic foresight.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Another vampire named Alice (Ashley Greene), who has the power of foresight, tries to show Michael Sheen a vision of his own demise, but the Volturi respond on the offensive anyway.—
Wolfgang Ruth,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Craig writes the thoughts of the characters in the script.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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His numbers in this series may be a reflection of the team, but he’s also been much better at home.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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That was more a reflection of control efforts than a growing population, Suarez said.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
Noun
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For example, among nursing home residents with dementia, studies have found a relationship between exposure to elderspeak and behaviors collectively known as resistance to care.—
Paula Span,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In the study, measles was diagnosed in 504 children, 430 of whom were in the placebo group.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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