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
Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
This ushers in a new reality: Boards are now held accountable by employees and society, making courage in talent management not just advisable but essential.
—Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Location Princess Senses The Mangrove is about an hour from Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, and shuttle transportation can be arranged in advance, which is advisable and convenient.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
This is not advisable, as the difference between levels one and two for both metrics is a spike in difficulty that will take players by surprise.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
As promising as the effort sounds, caution is still advisable.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
This ushers in a new reality: Boards are now held accountable by employees and society, making courage in talent management not just advisable but essential.
—Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Location Princess Senses The Mangrove is about an hour from Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, and shuttle transportation can be arranged in advance, which is advisable and convenient.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
This is not advisable, as the difference between levels one and two for both metrics is a spike in difficulty that will take players by surprise.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisability
Noun
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However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.—
DeAndre Evans,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Banning any emulsifiers that might be found to cause serious harm would be prudent, but then foods that contain them would have to be reformulated—a costly, time-consuming endeavor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The trade Given these risks, hedging is prudent for investors with significant tech exposure, particularly those concerned about short-term volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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These two effects are desirable for reducing heart health risks.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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Macaluso, too, suggests that rather than fighting over redfish, sportsmen ought to expand their notions of which fish are desirable.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Noun
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But the three in the goals-for ledger must start ticking upward with the expediency of a bouncer’s counter on a busy weekend night.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The move was surprising given the expediency of the release coming to the streaming service, considering the film opened in theaters on April 4 and made its debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Because there was such little evidence, state police said further forensic testing was not possible.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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This might signal that the two are also getting ready for a possible upcoming change.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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“Advisability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisability. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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