as in deliberate
done or made according to a plan; planned in advance
premeditated murder The attack was premeditated.
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Recent Examples of premeditated
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
The occupation is trying to mislead the public opinion and create false justifications to cover its premeditated decision to resume its genocide against unarmed civilians; completely disregarding its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite maintaining his innocence, police arrested and charged Amato with three counts of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
While Israeli historians debate the extent to which this was a premeditated policy or the outcome of war, the idea of mass expulsion has haunted Israel's history ever since.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Jaylon Desean Elmore, 21, pleaded guilty in January to attempted premeditated first-degree murder and firearm possession by a felon.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
The occupation is trying to mislead the public opinion and create false justifications to cover its premeditated decision to resume its genocide against unarmed civilians; completely disregarding its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite maintaining his innocence, police arrested and charged Amato with three counts of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
While Israeli historians debate the extent to which this was a premeditated policy or the outcome of war, the idea of mass expulsion has haunted Israel's history ever since.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
Adjective
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The deliberate elimination of gender-affirming care in many states is a serious human rights violation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the recovery needle for Chinook moves in the wrong direction, Katz said deliberate action is urgent.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These new regulations are meant to reduce the chances of intentional or unintentional targeting of white sharks, which not only harms the animals but also increases public safety risks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is often not intentional fraud but is due to the handler not understanding the difference between an ESA and a service dog.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What's Being Recalled And Why The voluntary recall was initiated by Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, Inc., on March 26, 2025, after internal testing detected elevated levels of coliform bacteria.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After an open letter announced the move on March 25, the card count occurred on Wednesday, followed by voluntary recognition from management the same day.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, proactively seek to innovate, explore new areas, and take calculated risks.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s also helped that the rest of the blue line has had more freedom to take calculated risks and join plays on offence, which has allowed the club to generate scoring chances at a healthy rate recently.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Paved highways meant dangerous going for horse and rider, and her only mishap of the trip would come at Portland, when Goldie slipped on rain-slick pavement and fell on his rider and broke her leg, resulting in a delay of several weeks.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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