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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
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?
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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
Prosecutors learned Boyle had rented a jackhammer two days before his wife disappeared and cited it as evidence of premeditation.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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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
Prosecutors learned Boyle had rented a jackhammer two days before his wife disappeared and cited it as evidence of premeditation.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported, but the company is issuing the recall as a precaution.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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James Toliver Craig, 47, is charged with first-degree murder after deliberation in the March 2023 death of his wife, Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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After deliberations that went into the early evening, jurors convicted Johnson of attempting to commit first-degree murder, unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle and four counts of disorderly conduct.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Parking them outside takes some forethought and a good lock.—
Elizabeth Endicott,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Because of the break in scheduling — Triple-A and Double-A affiliates hold their All-Star breaks at the same time MLB does — there is some consideration as to whether Herrera will need more live at-bats before re-joining the team.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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According to Claire Shorenstein, MS, RD, CSSD, a sports dietitian at Eat for Endurance, a dish like this does in fact hit a lot of the nutrition considerations for athletes.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
11 July 2025
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Businesses are being challenged to respond with greater agility and foresight.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Her analysis demonstrates Douglass’s historical foresight, reinforcing his ongoing relevance.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 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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To no surprise, viewers swarmed the TikTok video's comment section with their thoughts.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Ultimately, 5-0 was a fair reflection of their dominance.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Through personal reflections from Coleman’s descendants, trailblazing pilots, and familiar voices like actress and author Karyn Parsons, the film repositions Coleman not just as a figure of the past, but as an enduring source of empowerment.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The collapse of tropical forests was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming that followed, according to a new study published July 2 in the British journal Nature Communications.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The bones, which date back to an interglacial period in which Neanderthals lived, were from animals like red deer and horses, according to a study published on July 2 in Science Advances.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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