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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
That truth starts with the abject brutality and premeditation of the murders themselves.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
That is, can an otherwise healthy person become a person who kills, not in self-defense or in the heat of battle, but with cool premeditation?
—Rich Cohen, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
His actions, prosecutors allege, put others at serious risk and were carried out with substantial premeditation.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Police found crucial evidence, including Ana’s documents hidden behind the water tank in Molina’s bathroom and a sealed bottle of chloroform—further proving premeditation.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
That is, can an otherwise healthy person become a person who kills, not in self-defense or in the heat of battle, but with cool premeditation?
—Rich Cohen, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
His actions, prosecutors allege, put others at serious risk and were carried out with substantial premeditation.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Police found crucial evidence, including Ana’s documents hidden behind the water tank in Molina’s bathroom and a sealed bottle of chloroform—further proving premeditation.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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The National Weather Service reminds people to take extra precautions during elevated temperatures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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As a precaution, the National Weather Service is advising people in sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with lung or heart conditions like asthma, to avoid being outside.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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After only a few hours of deliberation, the jury ruled in Hogan’s favor, awarding him $115 million in compensatory damages and an additional $25 million in punitive damages, for a total of $140 million.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The jury of 11 white men, all but one of whom attended church regularly, returned a guilty verdict after nine minutes of deliberation.—
Randall Balmer,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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Champagne buckets amplify the fancy factor by a thousand—a cold, cushioned bottle of wine demonstrates the sort of forethought that makes a good host a great host.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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With a bit of forethought, a few pro picnic gadgets and supplies and attention to the little things, your 4th of July picnic can be the highlight of the summer.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The high court ruled unanimously Davis' case can proceed, remanding it back to Wayne County Circuit Court for consideration.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Whether individual owners can capitalize on these opportunities depends on their specific circumstances and business approach, but the industry trends and financial data make a compelling case for serious consideration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 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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Wang — who was born in Shanghai and grew up in the small town of Northfield, Minn., before moving on to college at New York University — is still humbled by the thought of how many people auditioned for the role.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The bandmates piggyback off each other’s thoughts and finish one another’s sentences without any interjection feeling like an interruption.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Often, what’s labeled as fatigue is a reflection of weak foundations—initiatives built around external incentives rather than internal conviction.—
Craig Crisler,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The club said in an email to members that the closure is a reflection of long-term post-pandemic changes and social patterns.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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May Lower Blood Pressure In addition to its cholesterol-lowering effects, omega-3 supplements have demonstrated a potential in reducing blood pressure in clinical studies.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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One 2013 study found that the sound of waves relaxed people more than soothing music, so perhaps that is what’s having an effect.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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