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Forethought

Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate.

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Judiciousness 76% connected

The quality or state of being judicious; sagacity; sound judgment.

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Planning 76% connected

of Plan

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Preparation 76% connected

The act of preparing or fitting beforehand for a particular purpose, use, service, or condition; previous arrangement or adaptation; a making ready;…

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Provision 76% connected

The act of providing, or making previous preparation.

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Premeditate 74% connected

To think on, and revolve in the mind, beforehand; to contrive and design previously; as, to premeditate robbery.

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Premeditate 74% connected

To think on, and revolve in the mind, beforehand; to contrive and design previously; as, to premeditate robbery.

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Care 92% connected

A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude.

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Caution 92% connected

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wa…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Precaution 92% connected

Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Premeditation 92% connected

The act of meditating or contriving beforehand; previous deliberation; forethought.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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