1
as in cautious
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
her calm response was very prudent under the circumstances
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as in wise
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it wouldn't be prudent to ask for a raise while the company is having financial troubles
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as in insightful
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character
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Recent Examples of prudent
The decisions of the richest in Washington are not being made with careful evaluation, experienced judgment and prudent action.
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Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
The Corleones might suggest keeping friends close and enemies closer — a rule of thumb that proved prudent for Costello as well.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
To be sure, there are always inefficiencies in any organization, especially one as large as the US government, and removing inefficiencies is prudent.
—Kumar Mehta, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
So go ahead and blame Grier and to an extent, McDaniel for not making enough prudent personnel decisions to be anything better than the sixth to 10th team in the AFC.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
The Corleones might suggest keeping friends close and enemies closer — a rule of thumb that proved prudent for Costello as well.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
To be sure, there are always inefficiencies in any organization, especially one as large as the US government, and removing inefficiencies is prudent.
—Kumar Mehta, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
So go ahead and blame Grier and to an extent, McDaniel for not making enough prudent personnel decisions to be anything better than the sixth to 10th team in the AFC.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudent
Adjective
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those with heart conditions, including a recent heart attack or stroke, should also be cautious about taking medications that contain PDE5 inhibitors.30 The safety and side effects of the ingredients in ExtenZe have not been studied in clinical trials.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
4 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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Getting struck by lightning might not sound like a very wise idea to us, but for one tropical tree species, an occasional zap is a good thing.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Everything about this washer dryer is convenient, including the intelligent dispenser that holds enough detergent and softener for up to 32 loads.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Untangling a relationship with SpaceX Some of the most intelligent questions came from US Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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The Football Observatory reports that the average transfer fee in the 2022/23 season approximated €4 million—a testament to the economic potential of judicious talent management.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As is often the case with slow-burn horror built on judicious restraint, those climactic events are arguably less effective in their relative explicitness than the preceding unease.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hayes said that mindset will apply to everything from recovery methods to strength and conditioning and even tactical information.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The best fractional partners should be able to demonstrate not just tactical execution but also strategic planning that aligns with your business objectives.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Often, that support has come in the form of discreet investments.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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In markets like New York or Los Angeles, the focus tends to be on heritage, privacy, and a discreet kind of exclusivity.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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“Prudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudent. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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