as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
in an unusual show of forethought, the city had set up a network of well-supplied emergency shelters to accommodate victims of the hurricane
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Recent Examples of forethought
Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette coach now living in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Ensure forethought occurs before taking action, whether disrupting an organization or running a fast break.
—Ryan Lahti, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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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Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Her business sense and forethought guaranteed that she be paid all the money negotiated in her two-year contract, but the show was cancelled in its first season.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Ensure forethought occurs before taking action, whether disrupting an organization or running a fast break.
—Ryan Lahti, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
Noun
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The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The internationalisation of the awards season has been on full display in recent years, both in terms of foreign language movie success, voter makeup and the providence of these films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Companies that approach this issue with the requisite level of rigor, foresight and strategic intent will not only mitigate those risks but also strengthen stakeholder trust and operational resilience.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Drainage is minimal, though this is not a big problem thanks to the foresight of those who, when building a ground that first opened in 1863, dug down almost 20 feet on the popular banking side.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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But other supporters of the former president chose to ask for prudence in negotiations.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Scouting in stealth: Heat scouring for success (if) at No. 20 in NBA draft ASK IRA: Is practicing prudence essential in Heat not mortgaging future in a Durant deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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