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adjective

Definition of foreseeingnext
as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future some years ago the senator wrote a foreseeing essay on the threat of global terrorism

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foreseeing

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noun

as in predicting

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foreseeing

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verb

present participle of foresee
as in anticipating
to realize or know about beforehand a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreseeing
  1. cautious
  2. anticipating
  3. careful
  4. predicting
  5. proactive
  6. farsighted
  7. divination
  8. soothsaying
Adjective
  • The Federal Reserve is right to be cautious and see how all of these factors play out in 2025.
    Harry Holzer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Local and state agencies are urging the public to be cautious as the Charlotte area prepares for likely snow and ice.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of cautious
Verb
  • But, as of now, Guerin’s anticipating re-signing Rossi — not trading him — whether to a bridge deal or a long-term deal.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.
    Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipating
Adjective
  • From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of careful
Verb
  • This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of predicting
Adjective
  • With similar conditions forecast, the state's proactive measures aim to mitigate risks to residents and critical infrastructure.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • That in turn will enable them to tell a positive story about the function and ensure future investments are proactive and strategic.
    Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of proactive
Adjective
  • 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
  • According to the appealing tale, a farsighted band of Americans, with some input from poorer but learned Britons, recognized the failures of the international economic system after World War I, in particular the Great Depression.
    Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
Definition of farsighted
Noun
  • Following her magnificent turn as a Sicilian divination witch in Agatha All Along, Patti LuPone is returning to the small screen for another flashy role.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Here are five examples of divination techniques that different cultures have developed to cope with life’s uncertainties.
    Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of divination
Noun
  • It’s told in flashback to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, by the soothsaying mandrill Rafiki, with the meerkat Timon and the warthog Pumbaa goofing on the sidelines.
    Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Does Nashawaty, in his soothsaying capacity, even have the right decade?
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Definition of soothsaying
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