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Recent Examples of sensibly
View gallery - 5 images With only a very compact footprint to work with, Escape sensibly hasn't tried to do too much with its eVista.
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New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
And fourth, if by some miracle the world can muddle through, there is also the risk that advanced AI will displace most people from their jobs, increasing the chance of political backlash that, Amodei writes, might make the task of sensibly addressing the other risks even more difficult.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Nothing gets done sensibly, however, merely by following rules.
—Philip K. Howard, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Although hopeful, the document sensibly is cautious on whether there will be lasting peace in the region.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Nothing screams quiet luxury like the sensibly British yet thoroughly Beverly Hills Maybourne Bar.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
And fourth, if by some miracle the world can muddle through, there is also the risk that advanced AI will displace most people from their jobs, increasing the chance of political backlash that, Amodei writes, might make the task of sensibly addressing the other risks even more difficult.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Nothing gets done sensibly, however, merely by following rules.
—Philip K. Howard, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Although hopeful, the document sensibly is cautious on whether there will be lasting peace in the region.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Nothing screams quiet luxury like the sensibly British yet thoroughly Beverly Hills Maybourne Bar.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
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Utilities must control costs, operate efficiently, manage projects prudently, and meet performance standards to achieve them.—
Rory M. Christian,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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No need to route the person to a human therapist when the mental health status can be prudently handled by the AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Until recently, the state even subsidized e-bike purchases, but wisely pulled the plug on that costly and overburdened program.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Dodgers again chose wisely, though Ruiz has put together a decent career with the Washington Nationals.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The key is to use the information judiciously without overloading the audience with facts and statistics.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That often means judiciously using ammo while relying heavily on a knife to fend off the monsters on the island.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As a person traveling alone, I was checked on frequently, but discreetly—I was attended to, but not smothered.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some brands are also trying to discreetly hop on the bandwagon, walking a fine line by selling candles featuring the characters’ jersey numbers and editing their products into pictures from the show’s premiere.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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February kicks off with the visit of Manchester City on Sunday — opposition Spurs fans justifiably look forward to facing, having beaten them in three of their past four meetings but, regardless, a tough test against title challengers.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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So what’s the conclusion – is Oracle oversold or justifiably penalized?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Halftime shows for many years were also fairly boring affairs.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite that shift, conditions should otherwise be fairly consistent with lots of sunshine and overnight lows in the 40s.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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