as in to intend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of premeditate
Raynella Leath is guilty of the first-degree premeditated homicide of David Leath.
—
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 14 July 2018
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
—Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—CBS News, 2 May 2023
See All Example Sentences for premeditate
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 14 July 2018
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
—Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—CBS News, 2 May 2023
See All Example Sentences for premeditate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditate
Verb
-
Cameras are intended to be used by homeowners to keep their houses safe.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
-
There is also a yoke instead of a steering wheel, part of the car’s steer-by-wire system, which is intended to improve maneuverability by varying the car’s steering response at different speeds.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
State officials in Texas and elsewhere are contemplating their own legislation on the issue.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in Europe are contemplating stepping up their financial aid in the wake of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe must take care of its own security.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The house and gardens are open to visitors who want to wander, meditate, and find inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Currently, the federal agency has about 600,000 employees, meaning approximately 300,000 could be on the chopping block.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
-
The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
However, home prices are still rising across the U.S., and housing experts fear the impact that Trump's immigration policies and tariffs on goods imported from Canada, especially softwood lumber, could have on construction costs and inventory levels.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
-
In an audio recording heard in the documentary, Welch, who was born in Chicago and raised in California, talks about the effect her dad's erasure of her Bolivian side had on her.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The killers included white policemen, sheriffs, businessmen, even a legislator—all part of the Jim Crow system aimed at disenfranchising Black voters.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Eisenhower contributed to the culture of fear with his own investigative program aimed at federal workers.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Premeditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share