as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
the foresighted conservationists who worked to create the national park system
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025 -
Here are some tips to choose high-quality olive oil: Be cautious with olive oils that bear significantly lower prices.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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To remove the paint from hinge mortises, remove the hinges and scrape away the paint using a 5-in-1 tool or a chisel, being careful not to cut into the wood itself.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Jan. 2025
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The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Regulatory compliance becomes proactive rather than reactive.—
Tammy Hawes,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Recognizing this crisis as a moment of opportunity where old blocking coalitions may break down and leaders can consider previously unavailable options in a proactive manner would be of enormous benefit to higher education.—
Jeffrey Herbst,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
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For example, many cities have begun allowing parents to help their children buy an apartment using their housing provident funds, a kind of compulsory saving program in China.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
16 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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The company’s forward-looking indicator, Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), showcased strong potential by expanding 21% year-over-year to $4.1 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Rich States, Poor States index ranks Maryland at 42nd in economic outlook — a forward-looking forecast based on 15 variables including taxes, debt and labor costs.—
Mary D. Kane,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
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Communication planet Mercury in Gemini, responsible Saturn in Aries, visionary Neptune in Aries, and transformative Pluto in Aquarius all meet up with the New Moon.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
23 May 2025
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Barcelona has seduced visitors for decades, drawing them in with its striking modernist architecture — from the towering Sagrada Familia to the whimsical Park Güell, both masterpieces of visionary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Foresighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresighted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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