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
Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
Gilman noted Wednesday that at this stage in the case, his office has not alleged that the shooting was a premeditated act.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
An investigation into possible incitement and accessory to suicide is underway, and the premeditated death could be attributed to the first-ever use of a Sarco-brand suicide capsule.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024
Fain was booked on one count of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Clark’s death was no less tragic or senseless but certainly less premeditated than Vance’s remarks might let on (the driver was convicted of vehicular homicide in May).
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
Gilman noted Wednesday that at this stage in the case, his office has not alleged that the shooting was a premeditated act.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
An investigation into possible incitement and accessory to suicide is underway, and the premeditated death could be attributed to the first-ever use of a Sarco-brand suicide capsule.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024
Fain was booked on one count of premeditated first-degree murder.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditated
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This deliberate approach can ensure that your practice remains effective, accessible and dependable.Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The car’s driver—old enough to be the original owner—made his deliberate way into the restaurant.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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On film, in fashion and music, and in other forms of entertainment, the representation of Western culture continues to, pun intended, stampede into mainstream media.Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under New York state law, second-degree murder is a charge of intentional murder, said Anna G. Cominsky, a professor at the New York Law School and director of its criminal defense clinic.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Without having these intentional touches, your look will almost always leave something to be desired.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, such a step is contemplated by four countries, for the Taliban’s violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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With both Liv and Nia laid out, Tiffany Stratton pulled out her Money in the Bank briefcase and contemplated a cash-in.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Previously, under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the government attempted to agree a voluntary AI copyright code of practice.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The voluntary recall was announced on Friday, December 13—10 days after VidaSlim's products were added to an FDA warning about toxic yellow oleander.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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His shocking testimony laid bare the extent of his calculated and prolonged betrayal.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the retreat was a calculated one, according to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies.David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the film, an unnamed bearded fellow at a bar, clearly meant to be Dave Van Ronk, tells him that Guthrie is at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, New Jersey.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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My mom is a fashion lover, and growing up on Long Island meant weekends were spent piling into the family car for a trip to Green Acres Mall.Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Premeditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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