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Foresighted

Sagacious; prudent; provident for the future.

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Provident 84% connected

Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of;…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Provident 84% connected

Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of;…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Farseeing 92% connected

Able to see to a great distance; farsighted.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Farsighted 92% connected

Seeing to great distance; hence, of good judgment regarding the remote effects of actions; sagacious.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Foresightful 92% connected

Foresighted.

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Long 92% connected

Drawn out in a line, or in the direction of length; protracted; extended; as, a long line; -- opposed to short, and distinguished from broad or wide.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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