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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
a desirable location for the new house
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Recent Examples of desirable
Because the area becomes desirable, rent skyrockets, leaving low-income residents who may need to use mass transit to save on transportation costs with nowhere to live.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Of course, concerned drivers can deploy steering wheel locks, which don’t prevent theft entirely but slow down the process and make a vehicle a less desirable target.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
According to the office, FIFA later adjusted its seating maps and moved those seats to an area that had originally been designated as Category 2 seating, with less desirable views.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Why Grass Clippings Work as Mulch Grass clippings have all the desirable properties of natural mulch.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Of course, concerned drivers can deploy steering wheel locks, which don’t prevent theft entirely but slow down the process and make a vehicle a less desirable target.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
According to the office, FIFA later adjusted its seating maps and moved those seats to an area that had originally been designated as Category 2 seating, with less desirable views.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Why Grass Clippings Work as Mulch Grass clippings have all the desirable properties of natural mulch.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
Adjective
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Well, the truth is a little less sexy.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Swiping through profiles on your handset is so much sexier than finding dates on your computer like a dork.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Would taking his advice be prudent or practical?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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An Irvine dog trainer who operated Happy K9 Academy was convicted of killing 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van and lying to the pets’ owners about the deaths, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Oklahoma’s bats remained scorching hot, racking up 12 hits - including five more home runs - and got a quality start from freshman Nick Wesloski.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area beginning early Wednesday, and are expected within the warning area beginning later on Wednesday.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Emma Hayes, the head coach of the United States’ women’s team, provided tactical analysis, expertly delivered in just 70 seconds.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The alleged plot to attack Sunday night's UFC event at the White House may have been unraveled by a worried mother who noticed her son's growing obsession with guns, tactical gear and secretive online communications.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Would Hagens for McTavish and Pavel Mintyukov be doable/advisable?—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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