as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
the court ruled that the woman was indeed sane when she made out her will
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Recent Examples of sane
Plus, the maintenance might just be what keeps you sane and feeling cute.
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Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
The Risk Is Not Small None of this means the valuation is sane.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
As is often the case, notable wagers arrived that make sane bettors scratch their heads.
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Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
But sane Democrats are in short supply, on their way out, unlike the Platners of the party.
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sane
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
The Risk Is Not Small None of this means the valuation is sane.
—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
As is often the case, notable wagers arrived that make sane bettors scratch their heads.
—
Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
But sane Democrats are in short supply, on their way out, unlike the Platners of the party.
—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sane
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He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
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The injured girl's mother is believed to have jumped from a second-floor window to safety and is in stable condition, the PFD confirmed to CBS News.
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According to Roberts, Treinen felt normal after the game.
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The lower-than-normal system voltage from a weak battery, failing alternator, slipping belt or poor electrical connection can affect the electric power steering system.
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Audiences peer into the heart of things, and the whole world suddenly becomes lucid.
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Even compared to 2023’s excellent Alive People, the mood is light, the pace is slow, and her reflections are lucid to the point of being haikuesque.
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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Research from the LinkedIn B2B Institute, conducted with Les Binet and Peter Field, found that emotional B2B campaigns deliver roughly seven times the long-term effectiveness of rational ones.
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This is worth remembering amid perhaps reasonable excitement about the World Cup.
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Fortunately, this month New York’s Legislature passed the bipartisan Responsible Data Center Development Act placing a 1-year moratorium on data center development while reasonable safeguards are created.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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Reports promise a clear verdict on whether your gut is balanced, then hand you a roadmap of foods to eat, foods to skip and probiotics to buy.
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Prior research has linked secure attachment throughout childhood and adolescence to better mental health, healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience.
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Eating both broccoli and Brussels sprouts can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
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Whatever the case, your approach will be doable and sensible.
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Any sensible person wants a diversified portfolio.
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“Sane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sane. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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