1
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
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2
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
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Recent Examples of discretion
Robbins said inspectors have too much discretion when interpreting the law.
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Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
That’s almost criminal in a social world of implication, subtext, and discretion, and one prepared to punish its own over the slightest whiff of vulgarity, real or imagined.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
In fact, the commissioner’s discretion is typically limited to very specific circumstances, like authorizing pesticides to prevent a catastrophic crop loss.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
Put simply, medical users have a narrow but important set of protections, while employers retain discretion to maintain drug-free workplaces, particularly in safety-sensitive roles or where federal law mandates compliance.
HB 1735 preserves the current employment framework.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
That’s almost criminal in a social world of implication, subtext, and discretion, and one prepared to punish its own over the slightest whiff of vulgarity, real or imagined.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
In fact, the commissioner’s discretion is typically limited to very specific circumstances, like authorizing pesticides to prevent a catastrophic crop loss.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
Put simply, medical users have a narrow but important set of protections, while employers retain discretion to maintain drug-free workplaces, particularly in safety-sensitive roles or where federal law mandates compliance.
HB 1735 preserves the current employment framework.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To wit: If Anthony finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, his salary from 2031-2033 goes up by $1 million each year, and the option increases by $2 million.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Left to find another option, this child care center found itself in the Wild West — a rapidly shrinking market where affordable options are few and far between.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement My biggest takeaway from this formula and its ubiquity is that users can develop healthier social media feeds, but doing so takes restraint and intentionality.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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While candidates largely avoided major mishaps, the tech was used with little guidance or restraint.—
Makena Kelly,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Time-traveling romances, space-traveling alien monsters, and celebrities in seriously great shape who want to pass along their wisdom to us normal folk — all this and more await us in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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As a big receiver who was also a high-end athlete, Bryant is someone who could pass along some wisdom to a player like Metcalf.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investigate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns following the announcement to inform your choices.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the entertainment industry’s publication of record, Variety seeks to highlight creatives who are making waves across a spectrum of disciplines.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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Strong Financials: Fortinet has a track record of consistent revenue growth, expanding margins, and producing healthy free cash flow, demonstrating its operational and financial discipline.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the most generous sense, that is what Palantir’s data analytics tools do: Allow users — mostly military and government agencies, but also private-sector companies — to better visualize large datasets.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In that sense, the suit is different from other lawsuits that have argued that AI training alone constitutes infringement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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That May Stave Off Disease Alzheimer's: Scientists Discover What Sparks Disease Arthritis Treatment Reduces Painful Flare-Ups, Slows Disease Illustration representing inhibition of protein complex 'mTORC1' by rapamycin leading to immunosuppression for a tumor.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The most recognizable symptoms are a loss of social inhibition, inappropriate behavior, and lack of self-care.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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