as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
prescient environmentalists and politicians who long ago made sure that these beautiful areas would forever be spared from development
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Adjective
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Those with heart conditions, including a recent heart attack or stroke, should also be cautious about taking medications that contain PDE5 inhibitors.30 The safety and side effects of the ingredients in ExtenZe have not been studied in clinical trials.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many target companies use different software and services—Google vs. Microsoft, on-premise vs. cloud, etc. Unraveling and consolidating these technologies is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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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Despite narratives that still suffuse much of American commentary—portraying Russia as the stealthy and ubiquitous opportunist and China as the patient and farsighted strategist—neither country is immune to hubris and overreach.—
Ali Wyne,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Teddi Mellencamp says that her dad, John Mellencamp, is being proactive amid her cancer battle, with the rock icon apparently already making arrangements for her burial in Indiana.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, rather than relying on manual recalibrations, technology consultants can help banks integrate advanced risk modeling tools to ensure compliance and proactive capital management.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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His visionary approach aligns him with the spirit of Marcel Duchamp, the revolutionary artist whose work continues to shape the course of contemporary art.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And, of course, Lynch's visionary style — ever so risky, strange, and deliberately confusing — set a new standard for the medium.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Selwyn said companies often play a forward-looking game of chess with their brands on New Bond Street, which was the third most expensive retail destination in the world in 2024, according to Cushman & Wakefield.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Overall, by recognizing and addressing behavioral biases in financial planning, both financial professionals and investors can create more resilient, forward-looking retirement strategies that stand the test of time.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Prescient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescient. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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