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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
He was charged with murder without premeditation and is being held in the Osceola County Jail on no bond, records show.
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Key to that, according to jurors, were instructions given to them by the judge that described premeditation as an element of first-degree murder.
—Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
For example, searches about how to commit a specific crime, how to hide evidence, or how to evade law enforcement can indicate premeditation.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In legal terms, Lindsay’s apparent composure on the day of the killings isn’t enough to rule out temporary insanity, and nor is any evidence of premeditation.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Key to that, according to jurors, were instructions given to them by the judge that described premeditation as an element of first-degree murder.
—Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
For example, searches about how to commit a specific crime, how to hide evidence, or how to evade law enforcement can indicate premeditation.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In legal terms, Lindsay’s apparent composure on the day of the killings isn’t enough to rule out temporary insanity, and nor is any evidence of premeditation.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
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There may be no need for widespread quarantines or other elaborate precautions, but an infected patient waiting for a hot dog on the concourse at the AFC championship game in Kansas City would have presented a risk to other fans.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the face of heavy rain, these precautions can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety on the road.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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The jury began deliberations Tuesday morning, following a three-week long trial in Los Angeles.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The jury panel, which was made up of seven women and five men, began deliberations on Tuesday morning.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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His collaborators quickly saw which way the wind was blowing: policy debates disappeared, and the government pursued a radical agenda with little forethought and no real scrutiny.—
Moisés Naím,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Oct. 2018
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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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The number of American digital nomads has significantly increased, but successfully merging work and travel requires careful consideration of routine, community building, and time for exploration.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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But Bovard says there are a few other things to take into consideration.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Fortunately, Congress had the foresight to understand both the importance of the service and the potential dangers of executive meddling, and so in 1970 walled it off from overt presidential meddling.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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A little while later, Warren listed six other attributes on his radar: discipline, accountability, work ethic, vision, foresight, leadership skills.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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Initially, there was a thought to fudge the rules a bit and just go with their birthplace, but they were born in different states: Quinn in Orlando and Luke in Manchester, New Hampshire.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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For one dog owner, the quiet stillness of their home while away was once a comforting thought.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the show will spotlight the songwriters through personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insights from the creative teams behind the music, as Variety‘s Clayton Davis reported in January.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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After years of reflection and now thoughtful, the new team and I have amazing plans for Fyre 2.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Adults who are highly playful are also more positive about the future and more resilient in the face of challenges, according to a new study released February 9 in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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According to a McKinsey study, high performers are 400% more productive than average employees.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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