smart move

noun

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

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Not a breakthrough technology, perhaps, but a smart move from a man who’s navigated the realities of real estate his whole career. Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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