as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Recent Examples of advisable
Quiros and Eileen Meskill, the deputy attorney general, faced the lawmakers, outlining the facts of the case and why a settlement was advisable.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025
There still doesn’t seem to be room for a Big Gulp, but, as Bugatti told Ralston, drinking a Big Gulp while driving one of the fastest cars on Earth isn’t advisable.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Regardless of the label, excessive use of this drug or any other is not advisable.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The stakes are high, making proactive mental health management not just advisable, but essential.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025
There still doesn’t seem to be room for a Big Gulp, but, as Bugatti told Ralston, drinking a Big Gulp while driving one of the fastest cars on Earth isn’t advisable.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Regardless of the label, excessive use of this drug or any other is not advisable.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The stakes are high, making proactive mental health management not just advisable, but essential.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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What are the climate risks confronting prudent fiduciaries?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But their move to limit the exposure of the man with a license to kill may have proved prudent, considering that the ubiquity of über-brands like Disney’s Marvel and Lucasfilm sparked audience fatigue and prompted a pullback on output.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, if history is any guide, Apple has a knack for solving these technical challenges and crafting a narrative that makes its products desirable, even necessary.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Located in the heart of Hartford’s West End, which is arguably one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, the home at 55 Terry Road is exceptional.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also possible and could reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less for large parts of the day making travel difficult or even impossible in some areas.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Powerful wind will be the most widespread threat, and gusts stronger than 40 mph are possible over more than 1,300 miles from Texas to Minnesota Wednesday, capable of damaging trees and power lines.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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