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
Moderation is advisable as is avoidance of negative and divisive content.
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Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
Keep Up with Daily Tasks While day-of cleaning is unnecessary, keeping up with daily cleaning tasks is advisable.
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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.
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Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
Severe tactics to detain immigrants and condemn protesters become not only permissible but also advisable, according to advocates.
—
Pawan Dhingra,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for advisable
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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
Severe tactics to detain immigrants and condemn protesters become not only permissible but also advisable, according to advocates.
—
Pawan Dhingra,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for advisable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
Adjective
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Shirts tied to a specific tour, an album release or a now-defunct venue tend to be the most desirable.
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Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
Adjective
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Let curiosity guide cooperation toward a wiser agreement.
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Grantham is either a wise veteran warning investors again or a permanent bear who fails to understand a new financial system.
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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