smart move

noun

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

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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated. Will Leitch, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 Buckner said the Bears are clearly playing Illinois against Indiana, which ultimately might be a smart move for the team. Chris Tye, CBS News, 12 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 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 20 Jan. 2026.

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