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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
But the complacent emperor, possessing neither the material means nor the foresight to recognize the technology’s significance, dismissed the proposal.
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Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Truly, the threats to the network are physical, so the importance of planning and foresight in protecting and expanding this essential infrastructure cannot be overstated.
—David Joosten, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This is foresight in action, propelled by a desire for better, more sustainable communities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
This is practical foresight, not at all manipulative!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Truly, the threats to the network are physical, so the importance of planning and foresight in protecting and expanding this essential infrastructure cannot be overstated.
—David Joosten, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This is foresight in action, propelled by a desire for better, more sustainable communities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
This is practical foresight, not at all manipulative!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresight
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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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Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 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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What Houellebecq does get credit for is prescience.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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As the season closed, Kat returned to her time and said goodbye to a vision of Thomas, thinking that he had been shot dead, but then Jacob appeared and revealed that Thomas survived.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
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Changing the light's polarization characteristics in this manner mimics things found in nature, like the ridiculously sophisticated and specialized vision of the mantis shrimp.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Judging from the torrent of polling divinations, spirited debate and reportage dedicated to the potential ballot choices of our sons, brothers, husbands and uncles, women’s voting trends must be stagnant or just simpler, right?Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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So yellow is yellow was was air and Lilia divination trial, and orange was Alice in the fire trial.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mediocre collaboration can happen with no forethought or planning.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Allworth Advice is that some forethought needs to go into something like this, ideally years in advance.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2024
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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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Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresight. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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