1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
In Paula’s building, conversely, the blinds are all at least semi-closed, as though its inhabitants have become wise to the idea that anyone could be looking in.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
That Indian Princesses holds both is just one of its many wise delights.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The latest in Netflix’s live sports ambitions, the event did not perform as well viewership-wise compared to other Netflix outings.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
For the sake of both the NBA and his own stardom, Wembanyama would be wise to stick to sports and avoid unnecessarily cutting his potential fan base in half.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
That Indian Princesses holds both is just one of its many wise delights.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The latest in Netflix’s live sports ambitions, the event did not perform as well viewership-wise compared to other Netflix outings.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
For the sake of both the NBA and his own stardom, Wembanyama would be wise to stick to sports and avoid unnecessarily cutting his potential fan base in half.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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That would seem to be the prudent path, and Brown figures the experience already has been invaluable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Allowing Brown to oversee the deadline as either a buyer or a team standing pat seems prudent.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The schedule looks to ease up in June, but the Cubs are well aware that nothing is guaranteed.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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While these platforms can strongly influence teens’ perceptions of what is desirable, parents and educators can take practical steps to reduce harm and promote healthier attitudes toward nutrition and body image.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Front Category 1 then contained the most desirable seats within each particular category.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Even though saying goodbye to my favorite boots for the season is always a little bittersweet, there are so many cute styles that make the switch seamless—and fun.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The new Huawei smartwatch has a larger display, a ceramic-like metal finish on the White model, and an all-new mini workout mode, which unlocks cute panda watch faces!—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In corporate news, Ferrari has revealed its first fully electric car, in a bold gamble for the Italian luxury car maker.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The lobby's bold colors and whimsical decor immediately signal that this is not your standard DC hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Originally from Philadelphia, Tulsky first entered the hockey world as an analytics writer on fan blogs 15 years ago, earning a reputation for unique, insightful articles and interacting with his readers.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Made when Dunham was in her early 20s, the film is a deadly accurate portrait of post-collegiate ennui, shot partly in her parents’ NYC apartment, and remains fresh and startlingly insightful.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Nicolas Cage, in his first live-action television role, plays Ben Reilly, a down-at-the-heels private eye, spiking his morning coffee with whiskey helpfully provided by his knowing secretary, Janet (Karen Rodriguez), and barely scraping by on the occasional divorce case.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Whatever is said privately, the head coach cannot say a tactical decision was someone else’s fault.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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This would result in a great tactical advantage in changing operational environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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