as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
questioned the advisability of betting everything on the outcome of a single race
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Recent Examples of advisability
Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays, and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Dear Members, In years past, Coop members debated the advisability of joining the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Keep Up with Daily Tasks While day-of cleaning is unnecessary, keeping up with daily cleaning tasks is advisable.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays, and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisability
Noun
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Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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This may not be prudent with potential future budget shortfalls already estimated by the state.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Bigger builders can buy land cheaper, handle volatility in materials costs (especially prudent during supply-chain disruptions like tariffs or an oil shock), and offer mortgage-rate buydowns that rivals can’t match.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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To evaluate the commercial feasibility of the system, Chiang challenged the team to analyze global scaling data, reagent costs, and energy requirements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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For a town that’s been struggling financially for decades, the prospect of highly desirable market-rate housing along the river has led local officials to push hard to keep progress moving.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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But that was mainly because a player of Carpenter’s ilk — aka one of the best in the world — would be highly desirable on the open market.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Conservatism is rooted in ancient principles of character, virtue and dignity beyond immediate political expediency.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The expediency of their exchanges (back and forth over a couple of weeks) electrified the planet, especially the mounting viciousness of Lamar’s attack (ad hominem all the way).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lawmakers would be wiser to focus on AI legal matters pertaining to AI emotion detection consisting of transparency, disclosure requirements, informed consent, age restrictions, auditing, commercial exploitation, and the like.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Poonawala raised his 12-month price target to $170 per share from $150 and said investors would be wise to buy the stock now.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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