as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
the court ruled that the woman was indeed sane when she made out her will
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as in sanity
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
a woman of remarkable saneness, considering the fact that she had just spent a rainy week in a cabin with four kids
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Recent Examples of sane
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
No sane sailing event would choose to hold a competition on the waters of Upper New York Bay, although Formula One probably shouldn’t stage a grand prix on the narrow streets of Monaco, either.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
As Scott stumbles through a chaotic weekend, Neil proves a ride-or-die friend who may be the only sane voice in the madness of wedding season.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Nalgenes are lighter than stainless steel and, frankly, the only sane option for hiking.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
No sane person would throw money out the window carelessly.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
No sane sailing event would choose to hold a competition on the waters of Upper New York Bay, although Formula One probably shouldn’t stage a grand prix on the narrow streets of Monaco, either.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
As Scott stumbles through a chaotic weekend, Neil proves a ride-or-die friend who may be the only sane voice in the madness of wedding season.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Nalgenes are lighter than stainless steel and, frankly, the only sane option for hiking.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sane
Adjective
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One of the victims was in critical condition and the other was in stable condition, McCarty said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Medics took the two men to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Methodist in stable condition.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The Supreme Court's rejection of that request is a refreshing—and desperately needed—return to sanity.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The film grounds its story in Spike’s desire to save his mother at any cost—including, perhaps, his own sanity in a world hostile to innocence and tenderness.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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While the district has enough supply on hand for the nearly 200,000 students who attend district schools, many of those computers are out of warranty and past their normal lifespan, the district’s technology chief told the South Florida Sun Sentinel in an interview last month.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Noun
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And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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In a rare, bipartisan meeting of the minds, at least on this issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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But the idea of an algorithm, which is as prone to generate nonsense as anything lucid, representing a deceased person’s thoughts or behaviors seems terrifying.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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These treatments can help people maintain their independence longer and make the most of their lucid years.—
Jim Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s court challenge failed during his first term because his administration did not provide the U.S. Supreme Court with a rational government basis for terminating the program.—
Darren Soto,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The court's majority found that Tennessee's law is not subject to a heightened level of judicial review and satisfies the most deferential standard, known as rational basis.—
June 18,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Seeing penalty abatement for reasonable cause can also be time-consuming and expensive so preventing the misclassification is a better course of action.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Schools that take a balanced approach to promoting digital literacy, healthy cell phone habits (including teaching students how to regulate their phone use), and mental health awareness will likely create more positive, inclusive learning environments in the long run.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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On the other hand, a balanced executive could bring their vision to reality using emotional intelligence and a team-centric approach.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Sane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sane. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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