as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
in an unusual show of forethought, the city had set up a network of well-supplied emergency shelters to accommodate victims of the hurricane
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Recent Examples of forethought
Unlike a quick trip to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for hyaluronic acid filler, fat grafting involves going under IV sedation, a type of anesthesia administered through a vein, and requires much more forethought and planning.
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Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Though extremely flexible and precise, its use demanded significant forethought and planning.
—Lauren Rosati, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
With a little bit of forethought, Halloween can rid itself of the moniker of being the most unhealthy day of the year.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
Baby nicknames often arise organically, without much forethought or intention, and might reference a special place or inside joke between the parents.
—Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 22 July 2024
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Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Though extremely flexible and precise, its use demanded significant forethought and planning.
—Lauren Rosati, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
With a little bit of forethought, Halloween can rid itself of the moniker of being the most unhealthy day of the year.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
Baby nicknames often arise organically, without much forethought or intention, and might reference a special place or inside joke between the parents.
—Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 22 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for forethought
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
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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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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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Indeed, Biden himself specified the U.S. vision of an endgame for the other ongoing conflict of major geopolitical significance, the war in Gaza.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taking it a step further, in order to connect with voters, find partners that have the ability to leverage that pool of data and have the foresight to connect the dots.Kris Qiu, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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With many organizations around the globe turning to AI for a competitive advantage, AI Tech Solutions has positioned itself to offer the innovation, skill, and foresight that will ensure success in the years to come.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 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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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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