as in deliberate
done or made according to a plan; planned in advance
premeditated murder The attack was premeditated.
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Recent Examples of premeditated
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
So don't expect premeditated murder, exactly – but there may well be some dialogue sharp enough to draw blood in this tragicomic debut novel.
—Colin Dwyer, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Three people have been sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) after being convicted of the premeditated murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
There is, at present, no evidence to suggest a premeditated attempt on Giuffre’s life.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
During their trials, the brothers admitted responsibility for the killings of their parents, but argued they should not be convicted of premeditated murder.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
So don't expect premeditated murder, exactly – but there may well be some dialogue sharp enough to draw blood in this tragicomic debut novel.
—Colin Dwyer, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Three people have been sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) after being convicted of the premeditated murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
There is, at present, no evidence to suggest a premeditated attempt on Giuffre’s life.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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Going the extra mile should be thoughtful and deliberate, creating a lasting impact without breaking the bank.—
Jacob Orrin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Aztecs must be deliberate and thorough in their search.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This underscores the urgent need for intentional rest practices that go beyond traditional vacation days.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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The Bruins got singles from Savannah Pola and Jordan Woolery followed by an intentional walk to Grant.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The drills are still meant to be non-contact during the voluntary sessions.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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These are also voluntary workouts, so no need to sound an alarm just yet.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Instead, teams have to start taking more calculated risks and learn when to spend and when to wait.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In these dark facilities, deprivation is official policy and isolation a calculated punishment.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Paved highways meant dangerous going for horse and rider, and her only mishap of the trip would come at Portland, when Goldie slipped on rain-slick pavement and fell on his rider and broke her leg, resulting in a delay of several weeks.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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