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as in foreknowledge
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur
a mysterious woman who claims to have the gift of foresight
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as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
had the foresight to realize the global importance of the Internet
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Recent Examples of foresight
To critics, the situation suggests a lack of foresight by the Panamanian authorities: The costly, disruptive canal expansion created problems that only another costly, disruptive project can fix.
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Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
For those with less foresight, 50 permits are released 48 hours in advance on a rolling basis, but don’t count on scoring one: only 150 cars are allowed into the park during sunrise each day.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Agility and foresight are no longer optional but essential for survival in this rapidly evolving landscape.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Some fans never forgive him, while others commend his maturity and his foresight.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
For those with less foresight, 50 permits are released 48 hours in advance on a rolling basis, but don’t count on scoring one: only 150 cars are allowed into the park during sunrise each day.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
Agility and foresight are no longer optional but essential for survival in this rapidly evolving landscape.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Some fans never forgive him, while others commend his maturity and his foresight.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresight
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The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American-Statesman,
17 Oct. 2024
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Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, though, there are sentences of striking lucidity and prescience.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Dec. 2024
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The diversion of chess is a masterclass in technique, prescience and adaptability—qualities that are essential for victory in business.—
Boris Kreiman,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Trump slams foes, outlines vision: 5 takeaways in first sit-down interview as president With the Resolute desk in the backdrop, Donald Trump gave his first sit-down interview since being sworn in as president to ally and Fox News Host Sean Hannity.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rosen Hotels & Resorts is now under the leadership of CEO Frank Santos, a longtime Rosen associate who ruled out a sale of the company and vowed to carry on its founder’s vision.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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The film is pretty funny, in part because Grand Theft Auto is set up for killing, and random people — or whatever the players decided to costume their avatars as — can wander through and shoot someone without malice or forethought.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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So the Wild, even after the forethought to sign him just in case, couldn’t even call him up to back up Gustavsson on Thursday night against the Colorado Avalanche.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
12 Dec. 2024
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This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresight. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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