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Recent Examples of sensibly
Nothing gets done sensibly, however, merely by following rules.
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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
Polling for the 2028 field is sensibly scarce, but an Emerson College survey in August found Newsom leading the Democratic field, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg second and former vice president Kamala Harris third.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2021
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
Polling for the 2028 field is sensibly scarce, but an Emerson College survey in August found Newsom leading the Democratic field, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg second and former vice president Kamala Harris third.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
Adverb
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Utilities are guaranteed their money back plus some percentage profit on it when invested prudently.—
Will Taylor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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However, the firm is wisely pushing into alternative strategies, such as infrastructure and private credit.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Series creator and writer Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch, Doctor Who) has wisely chosen to emphasize the emotional hangover so many families were slogging their way through in 1925.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Still, homebuying and mortgage rate shopping should always be done judiciously, especially in today's changing rate climate.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Coffman said that shows officers and their supervisors are judiciously calling off pursuits that become too dangerous.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The dress is also extremely comfortable, its knit fabric stretching discreetly to accentuate my silhouette.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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While abuse was usually delivered discreetly, its evidence was everywhere, from gurneys rolling into the clinic after a rough housing search, to ungodly shrieks coming from the receiving rooms.—
Mary Buser,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Chicagoans are justifiably excited and proud of the late-season heroics by their beloved Chicago Bears.—
Charles Billington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Douglas’s receiving yardage line is justifiably low.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
17 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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The 40% The 2026 outlook is fairly compelling for bonds.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Typically local zoning commissions have fairly wide latitude in deciding whether large residential projects go forward.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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