smart move

noun

: a good decision
Taking that job was a smart move.

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Such a smart move on their part, because what better way to entice your pals away from their own winter holidays than planning a destination wedding in the southern hemisphere? Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026 Supports Heart Health Pairing beetroot juice with chia seeds can be a smart move for your heart. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026 If the stain is in a high-traffic area or if the carpet has sentimental or financial value (or even is an antique), bringing in a professional sooner rather than later is a smart move. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 If Fed rate cuts continue and CD interest rates decline further, locking in a rate now could prove to be a smart move. Ryan Flanigan, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smart move

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“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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