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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as in advantageousness
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
doubts about the advisableness of using the Internet to meet a significant other
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Recent Examples of advisable
Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
If this is the case, borrowing is advisable to avoid disrupting operations.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Anything’s possible, but not everything’s advisable.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
To make art that purposefully lies to its viewers right now is arguably not an advisable choice.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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
If this is the case, borrowing is advisable to avoid disrupting operations.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Anything’s possible, but not everything’s advisable.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
To make art that purposefully lies to its viewers right now is arguably not an advisable choice.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Edgewood’s parlors, its ample lawn, and a fine carriage house with original stables that is under renovation are desirable venues for weddings and corporate retreats.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In early May, the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, rolled out a plan to respond to Trump by slapping tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of U.S. goods if the negotiations with Washington do not yield a desirable outcome.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Lita and Trish Stratus dazzled with their skill and in-ring acrobatics, but the WWE leaned more into their desirability to satiate their audience’s cravings.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Those two ingredients were described as key in reigniting desirability for luxury and fashion at a time of market volatility and low consumer confidence.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This model would not be possible without the commitment, sensitivity and dedication of the members of the Mexican Foreign Service who work daily within the consular network to make this vision a reality, always placing the individual at the center of diplomatic action.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Thursday’s Game 5 represents the necessary first step in a possible comeback, and the Knicks are favored to win.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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And there are a lot of people within Biden world that feel that that decision was made for political expediency.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Altman was also seemingly trying to circumvent safety processes for expediency.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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