1
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
a sensible change in temperature
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2
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
this is the only sensible conclusion
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
a sensible decision to delay marriage until they knew one another better
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
sensible of the shift in attitude by the general public on the issue
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity
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Recent Examples of sensible
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
May 14, 2025 With one out in the inning, and Kiké Hernández standing at second base after being bunted over by Miguel Rojas following his leadoff single, the Athletics made the sensible choice.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
This board applauds such sensible decision-making, which should be completely uncontroversial.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
With any luck these sensible changes will not be casualties of Trump’s high-risk omnibus strategy.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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From a security and privacy standpoint, there seem to be some sensible precautions built in.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
May 14, 2025 With one out in the inning, and Kiké Hernández standing at second base after being bunted over by Miguel Rojas following his leadoff single, the Athletics made the sensible choice.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
This board applauds such sensible decision-making, which should be completely uncontroversial.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
With any luck these sensible changes will not be casualties of Trump’s high-risk omnibus strategy.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensible
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Therefore, the logical starting point might be to first to prop this thing at least back up to respectability.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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International agreements require the owners of the patents on standardized technologies to allow others to use them—to license them to any interested party on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Goldenberg says in the future, rank-and-file attendees need to be aware of those signs — and act on them by alerting someone.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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But he’s also gotta be aware of a lot of his tackles are gonna be below the knees.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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But, as stated above with any Kevin Durant possibilities, pick prudence certainly does have to be part of any Heat transaction machinations going forward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Nonprofit plans, by contrast, often operate under strict reserve requirements, regulatory constraints and cultural norms that prioritize prudence over growth.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Listen to plastic crunching inside birds Sable shearwater birds on Australia's Lord Howe Island are so full of plastic their bellies make an audible crunching sound when scientists touch them.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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And, of course, doing all these things in the presence of clients just shows a complete lack of rational thought.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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This is a state where each person settles on a strategy that feels rational given everyone else’s, even if the group as a whole is stuck in mediocrity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Alonso was conscious of this when speaking on Thursday in Spain.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Yet their follow-up film, Bring Her Back, feels like a conscious swerve away from those roots.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Still, Stuy pitches adoptees on the wisdom of testing.—
Barbara Demick,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the voters’ wisdom in trying to check pension costs has been repeatedly confirmed.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Sensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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