1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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3
as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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5
as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
With them, outrage becomes fuel for sustained, wise action.
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Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Hubert will play a wise woman who meets Hilary (Coco Jones) and becomes instrumental to the Banks family.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
For many families, including mine, the highlight of a holiday meal (food-wise, that is) is its sides.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Even when the Hornets are at full strength health-wise, which won’t be totally the case until Josh Green and Grant Williams return from their respective rehabilitations, the expectation is for Lee to determine who’s going to start based on a big emphasis of matchups.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Hubert will play a wise woman who meets Hilary (Coco Jones) and becomes instrumental to the Banks family.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
For many families, including mine, the highlight of a holiday meal (food-wise, that is) is its sides.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Even when the Hornets are at full strength health-wise, which won’t be totally the case until Josh Green and Grant Williams return from their respective rehabilitations, the expectation is for Lee to determine who’s going to start based on a big emphasis of matchups.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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The prudent way forward ought then to be to read today’s many swirling war stories with greater acuity—or even to learn how to write an altogether different story.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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This aligns with research showing that rural social identity predicts skepticism of external experts, illustrating a rural orientation toward prudent distrust.—
Scott R. Schell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tesla has implemented autopilot and self-driving features on its vehicles that include traffic-aware cruise control, semi-autonomous navigation, response to traffic lights and the ability to summon the car from a parking space.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pregnant people may only experience mild symptoms like fever, fatigue and muscle aches, but should be aware that listeria could cause miscarriages, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of their newborn.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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And for traveling aesthetes, great-looking new hotels, restaurants, wineries, and galleries might make the Algarve even more desirable.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Egypt and Sudan have competing maps of the border, but because of the crisscrossing of those boundaries, Bir Tawil would belong to whichever nation relinquished its claim on a larger, more desirable area.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The easiest fix for the age-old struggle between cute and comfy?—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s a bold way for a singer who hasn’t been known primarily for being in the theater arena that long to start off with — maybe too bold, in declaring that Streisand’s turf is her terra firma, too.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Trading for Tucker ahead of his walk year was a bold action.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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But often these insightful gems are just left on our proverbial shelves gathering dust.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Connect with fellow Members and engage in insightful discussions with the Vogue Business senior editorial team in an intimate setting.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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While opinions inevitably vary, Carpenter is walking the fine line between irreverence and responsibility with a knowing wink and an all-important sense of humor.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The effect is to infuse the story with an undeniable and knowing nostalgia; how quaint, at Alma’s party, to find everyone debating matters of representational consequence.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo formed a fluid front three that caused a tactical headache.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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