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Recent Examples of sensibly
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.
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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
Rather than trying to cram in too much, Irontown Modular has sensibly kept things nice and simple inside, and this helps lend the space an open and spacious appearance.
—Adam Williams
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 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
Broadcasters are now realizing the necessity for this and as long as producers budget sensibly and partner with the right people there is a lot of potential in the near- and long-term future.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 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
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
Rather than trying to cram in too much, Irontown Modular has sensibly kept things nice and simple inside, and this helps lend the space an open and spacious appearance.
—Adam Williams
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 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
Broadcasters are now realizing the necessity for this and as long as producers budget sensibly and partner with the right people there is a lot of potential in the near- and long-term future.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Fiduccia wisely notes that modernist art owes a debt to crises of all sorts.—
Ara H. Merjian,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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County officials should use the extra time wisely — and fully explain to Broward residents why this is a good deal.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Large Scale Windows Unless chosen judiciously, art can easily disrupt the clean lines of a minimalist bathroom.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pesticides have many drawbacks and must be used extremely judiciously and in very limited situations, such as when the health of the plant is in jeopardy.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His defensive effort has been justifiably scrutinized at times this season, but the context is crucial.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 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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From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ron Gubitz, executive director of the Music Artists Coalition, which counts Don Henley and Meghan Trainor among its board members, says musicians want to know how their work is being used, to be able to withhold consent and to be fairly paid.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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