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 advisable
Based on my experience, opting for a wig with a substantial density of around 200 percent or more is advisable.
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Consult Healthcare Providers: Especially for individuals with existing health conditions or those taking other medications, consulting a healthcare professional experienced in cannabis use is advisable.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Obviously, income reductions aren't advisable but can come with an income-tax silver lining.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Starting with a low dose and waiting to assess the effects before consuming more is advisable.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Consult Healthcare Providers: Especially for individuals with existing health conditions or those taking other medications, consulting a healthcare professional experienced in cannabis use is advisable.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Obviously, income reductions aren't advisable but can come with an income-tax silver lining.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Starting with a low dose and waiting to assess the effects before consuming more is advisable.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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But most other Fed officials believe the prudent move would be to wait on lowering interest rates until there is a more material deterioration in labor markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Analysts said with all the uncertainty, taking a more cautious view is prudent right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Increasingly, global commerce markets make such a move desirable, and Sivagnanam’s past achievements in cross-border payments solutions demonstrate that borderless commerce is within reach.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The broad stimulus announcements Wednesday showed the officials were acting with greater urgency to bolster the economy and the easing depreciation pressure on Chinese yuan has created a more desirable condition for monetary easing, analysts said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Relying on security architecture and mutual defense was not wise.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Infrastructure wise Wrexham are way behind the majority of their competitors.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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