1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
her calm response was very prudent under the circumstances
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as in wise
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it wouldn't be prudent to ask for a raise while the company is having financial troubles
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as in insightful
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character
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Recent Examples of prudent
As with all modern wars, World War II’s outcome depended on the prudent allocation of limited resources.
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Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
In the long term, Kim said these stocks could rerate to higher multiples as the companies prioritize prudent capital allocation and returns over growth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Yeah, the time for prudent action, planning and working with comrades in different kinds of decision-making processes, developing new kinds of horizontal organizing.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
In the long term, Kim said these stocks could rerate to higher multiples as the companies prioritize prudent capital allocation and returns over growth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Yeah, the time for prudent action, planning and working with comrades in different kinds of decision-making processes, developing new kinds of horizontal organizing.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudent
Adjective
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Caterpillar’s intelligent product lineup spans core construction and earthmoving equipment, along with connected site systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, if these foundations can be reinforced, even partially, the intelligent age may yet fulfil its promise of progress.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Or similarly, users pointing out that the Ratliff children, when seated three abreast, resemble the three wise monkeys of see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Up in the balcony, even Statler and Waldorf have stopped cracking wise.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And for traveling aesthetes, great-looking new hotels, restaurants, wineries, and galleries might make the Algarve even more desirable.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Egypt and Sudan have competing maps of the border, but because of the crisscrossing of those boundaries, Bir Tawil would belong to whichever nation relinquished its claim on a larger, more desirable area.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Multiple pockets help streamline organization as well, with a discreet zippered pocket on the back that keeps your cash or cards secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Consider installing a hook or series of hooks on the back of the bathroom door, in your closet, or in a discreet part of your bedroom.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With funding from the American Field Service, Cowley began graduate studies in French literature at the University of Montpellier, returning to Paris regularly for doses of Surrealism, Dadaism, and judicious debauch.—
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Drizzle with a judicious amount of chili oil (or pass chili oil at the table and have diners drizzle on the hot stuff to suit their taste).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
24 Nov. 2025
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If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds are possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Prudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudent. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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