smart move

noun

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

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With World Cup crowds expected, reservations are a smart move, especially on match days and weekends. Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 But tour gaps exist for a reason, and the smart move is sometimes the quieter one. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 That’s why upgrading to the Swiss-engineered On Cloudtilt Sneakers for trips that involve a lot of walking is a smart move. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026 But buying Globalstar is a smart move that underscores the company’s commitment to satellite connectivity, which will keep the Amazon flywheel humming in the coming years. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.

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