as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the commonsense interpretation of this so-called mysterious sighting
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
common sense should tell you not to meet face-to-face with someone who is just an online acquaintance
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Recent Examples of commonsense
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Protecting our innovation economy and implementing commonsense safeguards that harness the power of artificial intelligence are priorities that should go hand-in-hand.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
To me, roundabouts feel like a fast and risky behavior that goes against my intuition and common sense.
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Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Adjective
The only blue-state governor willing to take that leap thus far is Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, a commonsense leader on more than just this issue.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Protecting our innovation economy and implementing commonsense safeguards that harness the power of artificial intelligence are priorities that should go hand-in-hand.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
This means that approximately 70 miles of Osceola County’s borders are being affected — and yes, your tax dollars are paying for those bordering counties’ lack of responsibility and common sense.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
To me, roundabouts feel like a fast and risky behavior that goes against my intuition and common sense.
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Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonsense
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Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
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Under this framework, participating engineering teams must successfully demonstrate operational quantum hardware that utilizes a specific range of low-hundreds logical qubits before the 2028 deadline.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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This is how a title is won, with prudence and luck and a foresight that becomes apparent in the afterglow of victory.
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This is worth remembering amid perhaps reasonable excitement about the World Cup.
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Fortunately, this month New York’s Legislature passed the bipartisan Responsible Data Center Development Act placing a 1-year moratorium on data center development while reasonable safeguards are created.
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Relationships become a wisdom source.
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Algorithms identify patterns, but wisdom depends on human insight.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
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Cancer season shifts your focus towards nurturing a felt sense of security.
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.
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Whatever the case, your approach will be doable and sensible.
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Any sensible person wants a diversified portfolio.
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Anheuser-Busch will have to see how viewers react to its latest ad to determine if consumers think the Clydesdales still present good horse sense or represent a horse of a different color.
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.
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“Commonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonsense. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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