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Recent Examples of well-advised
Trump himself recently said the Fed’s opting last week to hold rates steady was well-advised, after earlier slamming the central bank hours after its decision.
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Policymakers on Capitol Hill would be well-advised to first point out this reality to voters, who then will outright demand that Congress act.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The Bulls would be well-advised to not undersell Dosunmu as an asset — but flipping a former deep second-round pick for positive assets is worth the negotiations for a team in the rebuilding stage.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The media is well-advised to take a page from the judicial rule book and understand that more restrained reporting may serve the public better.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024
Democrats and Republicans alike would be well-advised to chill — if only to demonstrate an allegiance to this democratic republic and its bedrock principles of freedom and liberty for all.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024
But, to reform Social Security sensibly and ensure that the effort does not bog down negotiations over a deficit-reduction plan, policymakers would be well-advised to address Social Security as part of a separate process that's focused on that challenge.
—Robert Greenstein, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2012
Even if this were not the case, the campus left would still be well-advised to tolerate a wider array of political expression.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Policymakers on Capitol Hill would be well-advised to first point out this reality to voters, who then will outright demand that Congress act.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The Bulls would be well-advised to not undersell Dosunmu as an asset — but flipping a former deep second-round pick for positive assets is worth the negotiations for a team in the rebuilding stage.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The media is well-advised to take a page from the judicial rule book and understand that more restrained reporting may serve the public better.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024
Democrats and Republicans alike would be well-advised to chill — if only to demonstrate an allegiance to this democratic republic and its bedrock principles of freedom and liberty for all.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024
But, to reform Social Security sensibly and ensure that the effort does not bog down negotiations over a deficit-reduction plan, policymakers would be well-advised to address Social Security as part of a separate process that's focused on that challenge.
—Robert Greenstein, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2012
Even if this were not the case, the campus left would still be well-advised to tolerate a wider array of political expression.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-advised
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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
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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
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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
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The microphone jack is located on the rear, just behind the hot shoe, a good move as this is the most sensible place to mount a mic or wireless transceiver.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
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Multiple sets are repurposed to serve as different locations — again, a financially sensible decision that also carries deep emotional resonance.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 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
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Just as the great English landscape designers guided beautiful creations with a judicious shaping of the environment but not too much control, Microsoft too is encouraging the flourishing of citizen programmers creating and sharing their knowledge in agents across the organization.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here are six ways to become a smarter, saner news consumer.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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What ought to be the safest, most sacrosanct place in any sane society has been trashed — and to what end?—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Morris Chestnut Logline: As the fate of the earth hangs perilously in the balance, Bandi a sagacious elder embarks on a crucial mission to locate Tep one of the few legitimate descendants of an ancient extraterrestrial power, tracing back to a small tribe in Africa.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2024
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Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2024
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“Well-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-advised. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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