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Definition of advisable
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Examples of advisable in a Sentence
My doctor said it was advisable for me to lose weight.
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
Recent Examples of advisable from the Web
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Serving time in prison isn’t ordinarily an advisable career move, but incarceration did wonders for Gucci Mane.
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That may be an understandable approach in such a high-profile matter, though not always an advisable one.
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The nature of cable and broadcast TV means that selling and inserting ads in real time isn’t possible, or even advisable.
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Rosen: Caution is always advisable toward stories based on anonymous sources.
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Long lines, with wait times of an hour or more, can form outside popular pavilions, so some strategic planning is advisable.
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Maxing contributions to the 401(k)/Simple IRA and HSA is advisable for both Robert and Bonnie in most years, and especially in years with capital gains from the sale of either or both businesses.
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So his anecdotal success cannot tell us whether an 80/20 mix of easy and intense workouts is necessarily ideal or even advisable for the rest of us as we age.
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Judge also suggests that seeking shelter, and getting off of public streets is advisable in nearly every situation.
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First Known Use of advisable
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Synonym Discussion of advisable
ADVISABLE Defined for English Language Learners
advisable
playDefinition of advisable for English Language Learners
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: wise, sensible, or reasonable
ADVISABLE Defined for Kids
advisable
playDefinition of advisable for Students
: reasonable or wise to do It is not advisable to look directly at the sun.
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