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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation
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as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks
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Recent Examples of prudence
What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Given the current economic climate, fiscal prudence is more critical than ever.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
But prudence is the leading one, where conservatism is concerned.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Sep. 2024
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Given the current economic climate, fiscal prudence is more critical than ever.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
But prudence is the leading one, where conservatism is concerned.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
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The group is also the choice of expediency, since Russia offers troops, weapons, and training with no strings attached.Colin P. Clarke, Foreign Affairs, 11 May 2023
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Built for expediency Texas Children's emergency department is next door to its urgent care.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
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Compassion practice opens the door to our heart and our wisdom in a way that invites us to offer an act of kindness t ourselves.Janice Marturano, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The maturity of the record speaks to the growth that comes with age and wisdom — both are in their 50s — and the nagging discourse that hip-hop is a young person’s sport.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Western leaders have greeted the overthrow of the Assad dynasty by rebel forces with caution, fearing a power vacuum and more instability in the region.Sophie Kiderlin,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fully horizontal meant that oncoming traffic should stop; when the arms were lowered to a 30-degree tilt, traffic could proceed with caution.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Stylistically, the songs wander from jaunty rock to roaring metal to solemn spoken word, but every verse is united by a low hum of feeling, the sense of great truth slowly rising into view.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hospitals can further personalize care by using data from these tools to tailor XR content to each patient’s needs, focusing on areas of confusion or concern.Alon Zuckerman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amazon also discourages injured workers from receiving outside medical care, and its internal practices force workers who need care to return to work too soon, the report said.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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This heady brew of commercial and geopolitical pressures is forcing TSMC executives to sign big contracts for wind and solar power, at times eschewing affordability for expedience.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2024
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Make no mistake, Biden is a true patriot — someone who unlike so many cares more about his country, the welfare of its citizens and the Constitution than political expedience and personal gain.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The new product mix will help fuel desirability for the brand at these shopping destinations, Cantagalli said.Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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Homebuyers are often eager to research neighborhood characteristics like access to shopping, school quality, or crime rates because these factors impact liveability, desirability, and safety, and the same logic should apply to researching climate risks.Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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