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
Whatever the case, adult supervision seems advisable.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Consulting a healthcare provider before starting any supplement is advisable.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2025
However, after further scans on Carter’s right foot, doctors told the star defender that surgery is not advisable, according to ESPN.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
The Adobe setting is more muted than the others but, as mentioned, calibration is probably advisable.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Consulting a healthcare provider before starting any supplement is advisable.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2025
However, after further scans on Carter’s right foot, doctors told the star defender that surgery is not advisable, according to ESPN.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
The Adobe setting is more muted than the others but, as mentioned, calibration is probably advisable.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, for industries with short value chains, such as data and information services or software companies, forming a joint venture will invariably require joining forces with an existing or future competitor and is therefore less desirable.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a hot market, appraisal gaps became commonplace in the most desirable neighborhoods and price points.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mid-soul-searching, a wise friend suggested something.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some are even considering locking up their assets in various types of irrevocable trusts in advanced estate planning transactions without knowing what their exemption amount will be, which candidly is the current wise advice amongst the private wealth planning community.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Council averaged 37 minutes per game and actually was on the floor for 92.5% of all possible minutes for the Bonnies, who finished the season with a 22-12 record.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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Especially one that’s not going to off-gas chemicals and that’s as natural as possible.—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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