smart move

noun

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

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So, is the acquisition a smart move? Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 The smart move is recognizing what changes and planning around it. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 For those not yet facing a lawsuit but struggling with mounting balances, working with a reputable debt relief company can be a smart move. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 Keeping a one-pan pasta in your weeknight rotation is always a smart move. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 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 13 Apr. 2026.

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