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
As promising as the effort sounds, caution is still advisable.
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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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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
See All Example Sentences for advisable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
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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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
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These two effects are desirable for reducing heart health risks.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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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The town of Porter is committed to keeping its dispatch center with Chesterton as long as possible.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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