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Recent Examples of sensibly
The person who stops raising concerns has read the environment accurately and responded sensibly to it.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of trying to hide its industrial roots, the decor sensibly highlights the textures of the containers.
—Adam Williams
april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
After gold medal favorite Finley Melville Ives crashed out of contention, the top American contenders, rather sensibly, backed off in their second runs in men's freeski halfpipe qualifying.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of trying to hide its industrial roots, the decor sensibly highlights the textures of the containers.
—Adam Williams
april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
After gold medal favorite Finley Melville Ives crashed out of contention, the top American contenders, rather sensibly, backed off in their second runs in men's freeski halfpipe qualifying.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
Adverb
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Too risky, Corden concluded, prudently becoming a physical therapist instead.—
Kelsey Schagemann,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Fiduciaries must act in the best interests of participants and beneficiaries, which includes managing plan assets prudently, keeping plan expenses reasonable, and providing timely, accurate information.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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By investing in this unified decision layer today, industrial leaders can ensure that when the next challenge or opportunity arises, their teams can act swiftly, wisely and in unison, turning insight into action and action into outcomes.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Once winning became realistic, Dubas wisely traded for Egor Chinakhov and Elmer Söderblom.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Prune plants judiciously and hand weed around the base of plants to avoid damaging roots during cultivation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, Intuit is judiciously adjusting its Mailchimp investment to primarily optimize cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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In 2017, alongside his daughter Oihana, Subijana expanded his vision into hospitality, building a 22-room boutique hotel discreetly carved into the hillside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Jorgensen can justifiably contend that no goalkeeper can perform at their best when denied the rhythm and familiarity with team-mates that comes from regular football.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Most barndominiums feature metal exteriors, which are a fairly low-maintenance exterior for homes.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Lewis, 26, has been tailing off since a precocious start to his major league career, and some (perhaps fairly) wonder if a pair of major knee injuries have robbed him of what should have been, as the kids say, his final form.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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