premeditate

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Recent Examples of premeditate Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023 Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role. Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023 Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role. CBS News, 2 May 2023 Prosecutors allege that the killing was premeditated, pointing to the fact that Momeni had brought a cooking knife, which police later found at the crime scene, and drove Lee to a remote location. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for premeditate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditate
Verb
  • According to Renaissance Capital, cornerstone investors intend to purchase 20% of the shares in the offering.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
  • Tuesday’s hearing is intended to determine what lessons could be learned from the investigation, what changes are necessary to make the system better and what challenges lie ahead.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Levine Cava is reportedly contemplating $25 million in savings from the Parks budget, but the details aren’t known.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
  • The question of how to deal with the fracturing has scientists contemplating the best course of action.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Those who meditated showed clear improvements in key aspects of attention.
    Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2025
  • Richie, running the front of the house, continues on his journey of self-improvement, crafting inspirational addresses to the staff, meditating on a photo of a Japanese Zen garden and dealing in an adult way with his soon-to-be-remarried ex-wife and daughter; the Bear has become his lifeline.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
  • The Justice Department further noted that no more files related to the case — other than a video meant to prove that Epstein killed himself — would be made public.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Overall, the report from the fourth quarter of 2024 found that respondents had on average 9.9 services, down from 11.1 in the prior year.
    Ali McCadden,Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 18 July 2025
  • Actually, tennis balls can be a useful travel item to have on hand for longer traveling days when muscle tightness, tension, and blood circulation all might start to stockpile and take a toll on your body.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • Israel and Hamas are engaged in indirect talks in Doha aimed at reaching a 60-day truce and hostage deal, although there has been no sign of breakthrough.
    Nidal al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 20 July 2025
  • According to the outlet, the 43-year-old’s style choice was aimed at showing sartorial diplomacy.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025

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“Premeditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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