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Recent Examples of sensibly
To protect small businesses, the bill sensibly exempts employers with 25 or fewer employees.
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Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Each individual is behaving sensibly.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Each individual is behaving sensibly.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
Adverb
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Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The war’s real-time developments affect the ability of every Fortune Global 500 executive to forecast accurately and lead prudently.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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When used wisely to automate tasks or improve insights, AI can strengthen, not replace, direct service.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Still, as the Spurs held a 27-point lead at halftime, the broadcast crew wisely reminded itself that no lead is safe in today’s NBA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 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 a field outside of Kyiv last weekend, a van was parked discreetly behind some trees.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Through the revolving door is the famous Grand Promenade—a wide walkway down to the sea, blue and glittering beyond the low white building of Eden-Roc, which discreetly houses three restaurants, six bars, the Pavilion suites and the poolside.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 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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The icy comet body itself, surrounded by this dust, may have been fairly Earth-like after all.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
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Most of the highway was fairly empty.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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