How to Use forethought in a Sentence

forethought

1 of 2 noun
  • With a little forethought, you can save yourself a lot of work later on.
  • Her decision showed a lack of forethought.
  • A little forethought goes a long way.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Not all of these pregnancies are due to a lack of forethought, though.
    — Susan Scutti, CNN, 12 June 2019
  • What touched me the most were her forethought and her compassion.
    — Samantha Hunter, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Just know that dental dam use may require a little forethought.
    — Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Add to a charcuterie board or hors d’oeuvres spread for a big hit with very little forethought.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But this is where forethought and preparation come into play.
    — Mory MacHado, miamiherald, 23 July 2017
  • Thanks to all of your staff for the forethought and creativity to try this issue.
    — New York Times, 16 June 2017
  • And, for those with the forethought to pre-order one, there are few whole Peking ducks every night.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • In hindsight, to Legler the upshot has been a lack of forethought by the Heat.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Securing a seat in the world-famous restaurant takes forethought and speed.
    — Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021
  • You should be commended on your forethought, as well as the ability to set aside a nice chunk of money.
    — Amy Wagner and Steve Sprovach, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Lucy’s real flaw is and always has been a lack of capacity for forethought.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The difference is the amount of forethought that went into the new proposal.
    — Sven Berg, idahostatesman, 18 May 2017
  • In a world of grasshopperish myopia, planting trees has long been a symbol of antlike forethought.
    — New York Times, 13 July 2022
  • Some of us had the forethought to bring lawn chairs; others, books and knitting materials.
    — Jenna Kunze, ELLE, 21 Apr. 2023
  • You may be attracted to risky financial schemes and could act without forethought.
    — oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2020
  • For example, too much look-down time limits your forethought and vision casting.
    — Blair Brady, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Running a good meeting takes forethought, skill and strategy, so don’t take it lightly.
    — Liz Bentley, Marie Claire, 3 Feb. 2020
  • So experts say an owner who decides to act should do so with forethought and civility.
    — Washington Post, 28 June 2018
  • But the perfect social media ad won’t come about without a little forethought and planning.
    — Expert Panel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
  • In the story, the narrator picks up the baby without any forethought and walks out on the bridge, then waves down a semi.
    — Ted Geltner, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Because oven racks are bulky, figuring out the best location for cleaning might take some forethought.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Special suppers require forethought, and the guest of honor often isn’t in on the planning.
    — Popular Science, 23 Nov. 2020
  • The ceremony didn't come together overnight, but with some forethought over a couple of weeks.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2020
  • So yes, keeping things simple sometimes takes a little more forethought in the beginning.
    — Mike Kappel, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021
  • The rosy, red sipper requires little to no forethought or time—just 10 minutes to be exact.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
  • Another critic noted that the deputy had the forethought to have already had naloxone at the ready in case it was needed.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2021
  • But making carrot cake pancakes—a twist on the South’s favorite spring dessert—requires a bit more forethought.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026

forethought

2 of 2 adjective
  • With practical measures and forethought, though, children can be kept safe from THC poisoning.
    — Julia Michie Bruckner, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Nowhere is that forethought more evident than in the areas abutting Copenhagen’s harbor, which continue to evolve into vibrant public spaces.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Creator of Twitter bird reminisces Twitter's bird icon debuted over a decade ago after considerably more forethought.
    — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 24 July 2023
  • Without anticipation, traditions and rituals, wrapping paper and cards, faith and forethought, Christmas morning is just a bunch of stuff and overflowing bags of trash.
    — Tim Maurer, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Unlike consumer-facing apps, AI adoption at the enterprise level requires significant resources and forethought.
    — Ricardo Madan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Building your brand The difference between a positive reputation and a personal brand is the underlying strategy and forethought.
    — Rachel Shin, Fortune, 30 July 2023
  • And with more policymakers looking to regulate AI, companies that ignore issues or algorithmic bias and AI discrimination may end up facing costly penalties that could have been avoided with more forethought.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2023

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