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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Both Dayana Patino and her baby son Juan David Trujillo were in a stable condition on Sunday in hospital in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, AP reported.
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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The agreement was meant to expand on the ceasefire and resume normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The capital continued to see unrelenting pressure on its hospitals, with a second consecutive day of nearly 3,000 people seeking care in public hospital emergency rooms, about a third more than normal.
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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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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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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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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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