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
Not everything was advisable in the budget this group shepherded against the wishes of Johnson, who allowed the tax-and-spending plan to become law without his signature.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Health researchers as well as lawmakers since then have debated whether such prescribing would be feasible or advisable.
—Carlos Gershenson, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Instead, a moderate intake is advisable, particularly given the lack of evidence quantifying specific risk thresholds in otherwise healthy normal weight individuals.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Using common words and phrases in passwords is also not advisable, as criminals use lists of common words to gain access to accounts using brute force attacks.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Health researchers as well as lawmakers since then have debated whether such prescribing would be feasible or advisable.
—Carlos Gershenson, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Instead, a moderate intake is advisable, particularly given the lack of evidence quantifying specific risk thresholds in otherwise healthy normal weight individuals.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Using common words and phrases in passwords is also not advisable, as criminals use lists of common words to gain access to accounts using brute force attacks.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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This time, the Chicago Bulls felt it prudent Saturday night to hold out Josh Giddey, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith among others.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The prudent move is likely a quiet deadline or maybe a cheap depth upgrade.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The logical solution, now that most of the desirable free-agent hitters are off the board, is for the Pirates to sign McCutchen to another one-year deal, then make the joint announcement that this season will be his last.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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But its most desirable feature is the optional 710-watt ELS Studio 3D audio system, tailor-made for the car by Grammy-winning producer Elliot Scheiner and packing 16 speakers to make this compact crossover feel like Carnegie Hall.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Color-wise, no two Cotopaxi Allpas are alike.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Listen to wise advice and inner intuition.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The obvious first step is to gather as much light as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to her mother, the group held onto her as long as possible, which gave rescuers time to respond.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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