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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation
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as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks
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Recent Examples of prudence
The organizations also claim that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s prudence requirement doesn’t allow NIPSCO to recover costs expended pursuant to an unlawful directive, according to the letter.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
For individual donors, steering clear of certain causes to avoid a costly confrontation with the government is an act of prudence.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
Hegseth, in his public comments, characterized the ruling as confirmation that the Pentagon had acted within the bounds of both military prudence and constitutional law.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
This is the definition of investor prudence.
—Will Dunham, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
For individual donors, steering clear of certain causes to avoid a costly confrontation with the government is an act of prudence.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
Hegseth, in his public comments, characterized the ruling as confirmation that the Pentagon had acted within the bounds of both military prudence and constitutional law.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
This is the definition of investor prudence.
—Will Dunham, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Grier was explicit about the risks of forgoing process in exchange for expediency.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The excuses have more to do with political expediency and gas lobbying than reality.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zendaya will portray Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, in the movie, according to Empire magazine.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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There is wisdom that comes with experience, and that applies to many aspects of life, including beauty.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are many potential downsides to relying too much on AI personas; see my cautions at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Clear out any house vents and consider clearing your roof if possible (use extreme caution).—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through these consultations, individuals can speak directly with a care professional to better understand available support, resources, and next steps related to aging, care planning, and services.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, peace cannot be defined by those who profit from war, occupation or political expedience.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s because the Fed’s credibility rests on its ability to make decisions driven by economic evidence, not political expedience.—
Joshua Stillwagon,
The Conversation,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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