sensibly

Definition of sensiblynext

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Recent Examples of sensibly Each side is usually acting sensibly, based on its own assumptions. — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 While Shadab outsmarted England pace with his brilliant batting, Rauf gave him ample support by sensibly not going for expansive shots. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 My favorite picture in the book finds a sensibly blue Subaru station wagon that has somehow turned on its side in the middle of the night. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 Given the limited floorspace, Tiny Tect Tiny Houses has sensibly kept the interior layout quite simple. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 But with that slice of luck came a sudden outburst of responsibility from Brook, who then scored at almost a run a ball but did so sensibly and without taking any undue risks. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensibly
Adverb
  • If the utilities commission agrees that the company acted prudently, Edison’s liabilities for the fire would be fully covered by a $21-billion state wildfire fund.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Fiduciaries are bound to act prudently on behalf of their beneficiaries.
    — Andrew Behar, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Women have always worked with money and the principles of saving and spending wisely.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If this October is any indication, the company has wisely changed its strategy to put more focus on each new product with its own launch.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • If pursued judiciously, this emphasis on security will not hinder cooperation between the United States and its allies but rather strengthen it.
    — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon is the latest to urge employees to use AI, but to use it judiciously.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Elevators in each wing allow guests to discreetly scoot to the subterranean spa in their Turkish linen bathrobes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her go-to is the Diolsty Vibrating Alarm Wristband, which vibrates discreetly to alert you without disturbing the people around you.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Critics complained, justifiably, that the 2015 deal did not prevent Iran from supporting proxy groups or limit its ballistic missile program.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Audiences may justifiably seethe at how Sutskever’s safety-first mindset gets steamrolled by Altman’s slick accelerationism (as happened in real life).
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Some of this is also validly driven by zoonotic and emerging diseases and is intended to keep our pets and us safe.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Adverb
  • Instead, voters exercised their rights on what many voting observers considered to be a fairly normal Election Day.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Some of the players wearing the Guardian Cap are fairly high profile, including Saints receiver Chris Olave and Patriots receiver Romeo Doubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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