sensibly

adverb

Definition of sensiblynext
as in prudently

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Recent Examples of sensibly Expansion opens white space faster than any single player can fill, and wider than any one would sensibly try to cover. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Want to refresh your look for the summer months both chicly and sensibly? — Ana Morales, Vogue, 29 June 2026 To protect small businesses, the bill sensibly exempts employers with 25 or fewer employees. — 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
  1. prudently
  2. wisely
  3. judiciously
  4. discreetly
  5. justifiably
  6. validly
  7. fairly
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • This approach fosters an organization that can wisely determine what deserves to endure, building a living system capable of asking and answering future questions, rather than merely remembering past answers.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Lamborghini Japan has subtly reimagined the look of the Revuelto, but has wisely decided to leave its powertrain alone.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Definition of wisely
Adverb
  • As with many double albums (ahem, GN’R’s Use Your Illusions), Load and ReLoad have the songs between them to make up a single four-and-a-half-star album, had Metallica judiciously whittled down the track list and immersed themselves in their newfound other-ness.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026
  • Water of the Ogallala needs to be used more judiciously.
    — Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Definition of judiciously
Adverb
  • Like many confident houses, Coppins speaks its own language discreetly.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Daniela Simunovic took on the role on May 31 after the administration discreetly fired Marta Segura, the first person to hold the position.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of discreetly
Adverb
  • Bojan Andric, for one, is afraid of them, and justifiably so.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • The prettiest man in football landed a nasty elbow to Ireland’s Dara O’ Shea and was justifiably handed a red card.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of justifiably
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of validly
Adverb
  • Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of fairly

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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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