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
Baby nicknames often arise organically, without much forethought or intention, and might reference a special place or inside joke between the parents.
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Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 22 July 2024
The roadways are difficult, as there was really no forethought to transportation issues when Pinal County was beginning to grow in the early 2000s.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
There’s an artful balancing of forethought and openness throughout the season — especially in the final turn of the screw in Episode 9 when the two protagonists have to navigate what their relationship is going to be in Deborah’s late night era.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 June 2024
Perhaps the most important lesson is the value of forethought: considering a variety of outcomes rather than focusing on the preferred one.
—Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2020
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Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 22 July 2024
The roadways are difficult, as there was really no forethought to transportation issues when Pinal County was beginning to grow in the early 2000s.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
There’s an artful balancing of forethought and openness throughout the season — especially in the final turn of the screw in Episode 9 when the two protagonists have to navigate what their relationship is going to be in Deborah’s late night era.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 June 2024
Perhaps the most important lesson is the value of forethought: considering a variety of outcomes rather than focusing on the preferred one.
—Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forethought
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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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The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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Standing on the ground with nothing blocking our vision, our eyes can see about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) of the horizon.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Jeff’s vision for the New Era game seems to be to dilute the opportunity for strategy and politics as much as possible and replace it with a weeklong bender at Foxwoods that comes with a voucher for unlimited pigs in a blanket.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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His journey from scouring YouTube for hidden gems to becoming the go-to executive for up-and-coming talent underscores a career built on passion, foresight, and an unyielding commitment to artist development.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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The first habit is being proactive, and that’s because foresight and planning are evergreen skills for long-term success.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forethought. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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