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Recent Examples of premeditate
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
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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
Prosecutors allege that the killing was premeditated, pointing to the fact that Momeni had brought a cooking knife, which police later found at the crime scene, and drove Lee to a remote location.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023
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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
Prosecutors allege that the killing was premeditated, pointing to the fact that Momeni had brought a cooking knife, which police later found at the crime scene, and drove Lee to a remote location.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditate
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Every one of his 70-odd dishes is intended to complement drink, not the other way around.—
Derek Sandhaus,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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The playwrights intended the drama as an allegorical parable for the age shaped by Wisconsin Senator Joe McCarthy.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
Verb
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While Leslie’s book is largely about Lennon, McCartney and their fruitful collaborations, contemplate what George Harrison became.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Wright decided to come out after contemplating suicide in 2006.—
Jeff Nelson,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In the commercial, Clark sits in the locker room with her head down and eyes closed, seemingly meditating before a game.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This means their blood sugar rises quickly after eating, and sometimes plummets below their baseline hours later.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Robin Zentner, Mainz The other name The Athletic knows Leeds have on their list.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Some of the impact Marmion’s going co-ed will have on Rosary remains to be seen — on enrollment, as well as on the schools’ joint band program and relationship between the two institutions for their theater productions.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Oregon has a similar program in place that aims to reduce carbon intensity in fuels by 37 percent by 2035.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Its two-step function—first delivering a light mist to loosen mucus, followed by gentle suction—aims to make nasal clearing more efficient and less disruptive.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Premeditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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