foresightful

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as in foresighted

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  1. cautious
  2. circumspect
Adjective
  • Another reason to be cautious about relying on AI is that crisis communications can pose critical legal risks for companies.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cautious
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  • Manley, though, was more circumspect about Wasserman Schultz’s status as the favorite.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The higher Khalil got on the rungs of congressional seniority, the more circumspect the lawmakers sounded.
    — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of circumspect
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“Foresightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresightful. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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