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prearranged

ADJECTIVE
concerted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
united
STRONG
combined joint planned
WEAK
agreed upon collaborative mutual
Antonyms
WEAK
disarranged disordered disorganized separate uncoordinated
ADJECTIVE
cut-and-dried
Synonyms
WEAK
definite destined familiar fated fixed in the cards old hat ordained ordinary plotted precise routine set settled specific trite written
Antonyms
WEAK
vague
ADJECTIVE
decided
Synonyms
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determined distinct pronounced resolved settled sure
STRONG
assured cinched clear clear-cut clinched destined express fated nailed predetermined
WEAK
absolute categorical emphatic explicit for sure in the bag indisputable on ice positive runaway unalterable unambiguous undeniable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable
Antonyms
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indistinct obscure vague wavering
STRONG
ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating undecided
ADJECTIVE
deliberate
Synonyms
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calculated careful cautious cold-blooded conscious meticulous premeditated prudent purposeful studious thoughtful willful
STRONG
advised considered designed express fixed intended judged planned pondered predetermined projected purposed reasoned resolved schemed studied weighed
WEAK
aforethought cut-and-dried designful done on purpose predesigned predeterminate prepense provident purposive scrupulous thought-out voluntary wary with forethought witting
Antonyms
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careless heedless ignorant imprudent inattentive incautious thoughtless uncareful unmindful
STRONG
indefinite unplanned
WEAK
chance indeterminate unintentional unmethodical unsystematic unwitting
ADJECTIVE
fixed
Synonyms
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agreed certain defined definite definitive inflexible limited planned precise resolved restricted settled stated
STRONG
abiding arranged circumscribed confirmed decided enduring firm level narrow rigged rooted set steady still stipulated unbending
WEAK
changeless determinate in the bag inalterable inveterate never-failing set-up steadfast sure unblinking unchangeable undeviating unfaltering unflinching unmodifiable unmovable unqualified unwavering
Antonyms
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imprecise indefinite questionable uncertain unlimited unreliable
STRONG
flexible soft undecided unstable weak
WEAK
changeable irresolute unestablished unsteady variable
ADJECTIVE
intended
Synonyms
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calculated contracted designed expected planned predetermined promised proposed
STRONG
advised affianced betrothed contemplated meant pinned plighted predestined set steady
WEAK
accidentally on purpose aforethought asked for future intentional
Antonyms
STRONG
unfixed
ADJECTIVE
intentional
Synonyms
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calculated premeditated voluntary willful
STRONG
designed
WEAK
advised aforethought considered designful done on purpose intended meant meditated planned proposed purposed studied unforced willing witting
Antonyms
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involuntary unwilling
WEAK
accidental unintentional unplanned
ADJECTIVE
ironclad
Synonyms
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abiding definite inflexible unwavering
STRONG
firm
WEAK
agreed arranged certain changeless confirmed determinate enduring in the bag planned settled stated stubborn sure unalterable uncompromising
ADJECTIVE
predetermined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fixed
STRONG
agreed arranged calculated deliberate destined determined doomed fated foreordained planned predestined premeditated preordained proposed set settled
WEAK
cut and dried foredestined forethought precogitated preplanned set up
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible
WEAK
unarranged undetermined unplanned unsettled
ADJECTIVE
set
Synonyms
STRONG
agreed appointed arranged bent concluded confirmed determined entrenched established firm fixed immovable intent ironclad obstinate pat predetermined prescribed regular resolved rooted scheduled settled specified stated stipulated
WEAK
certain customary dead set on decisive definite hanging tough inveterate locked-in pigheaded resolute rigid set in stone solid as a rock steadfast stiff-necked stubborn unflappable usual well-set
Antonyms
STRONG
changeable indefinite irresolute undecided unsettled variable wavering weak yielding

Example Sentences

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Last quarter’s energy-sector insider sales reflected a mix of trades determined by prearranged trading plans, as well as ad hoc sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Some participants used prearranged signals, such as specific in and out sniffing patterns, to indicate that they heard the sounds and were actively working on the puzzles within their dreams.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

We imagine ourselves influencing the story, but mostly we are participating in a prearranged rhythm, following cues we barely notice.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

In the evening/night, I recommend time-stamping texts to friends and also having a prearranged meeting point, such as a numbered and lettered speaker column at the larger stages.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

While groans, fiendish gurglings and backfires were emitting from the barn, the house itself would be organized confusion, as the family carried out its preparations in accordance with prearranged plans.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey