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
Delaying the pruning of this shrubby perennial until early or mid-March is advisable.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
Using an institutional trustee who is perhaps more likely to adhere to all trust formalities then a family trustee is probably advisable.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Although cotton is not always the most advisable material for travel, the gauzy crinkle texture of this top naturally disguises wrinkles.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
Slow-moving rotary sprinklers are advisable for slopes since their leisurely rate of water will minimize runoff.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
Using an institutional trustee who is perhaps more likely to adhere to all trust formalities then a family trustee is probably advisable.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Although cotton is not always the most advisable material for travel, the gauzy crinkle texture of this top naturally disguises wrinkles.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
Slow-moving rotary sprinklers are advisable for slopes since their leisurely rate of water will minimize runoff.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 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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Those two will take on the Mitchell and Garland assignments and will need to be as disruptive as possible.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The takeaway wasn’t so much that the treatment posed significant long-term risks, but more about mistakes that were very possible, as the treatment’s efficacy largely lies in the hands of ultra-trained and highly skilled practitioners.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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