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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
Ryan McLaughlin, a deputy district attorney for San Mateo County, implored the jury to find Coleman guilty of first degree murder for both counts on the basis that Coleman exhibited intent, premeditation and deliberation.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
First-degree murder requires a showing of premeditation with the intent to kill.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Both the defense and prosecution argued the issue of premeditation during their closing arguments on Thursday, a week after the trial began.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
In California, to obtain a first-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove intent and premeditation.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
First-degree murder requires a showing of premeditation with the intent to kill.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Both the defense and prosecution argued the issue of premeditation during their closing arguments on Thursday, a week after the trial began.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
In California, to obtain a first-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove intent and premeditation.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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Authorities also ordered evacuations in the immediate area as a precaution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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That means that for something like a state visit involving the President of the US and King Charles, extra precautions had to be taken.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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A little forethought goes a long way.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Add to a charcuterie board or hors d’oeuvres spread for a big hit with very little forethought.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Climate is also a consideration, the researchers said, as the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are less at risk of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires that have increased property insurance costs and sometimes affected property values in other parts of the country.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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However, transformation without governance is not foresight.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In this case, Gemini would represent the techie aspect of the internet, while Pisces speaks to the fantasizing and intuitive foresight of their future union.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 12th House of Reflection brings up thoughts that need processing before being shared.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Comedy legend Sykes is back for a new special filled with her classic antics and, as the title notes, reflections on her years of experience in the comedy scene.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are micro-twists within the major ones, expressive fillips that blend confessions and aphorisms, and grand reflections along with jousts of seductive wit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Small, detailed images, later compiled into albums, portray scenes like a banquet held in 1741 by King Yeongjo to celebrate his study of an important text.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The study began with 99 healthy adults and was narrowed to 27 participants who could not reliably distinguish between sugar and artificial sweeteners, who then underwent brain scans.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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