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Recent Examples of sensibly
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.
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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
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
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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
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Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Linda Blair reportedly got a fortune to return, but Ellen Burstyn wisely stayed away.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Choose costumes wisely There’s nothing cuter than a dog or cat in costume, but playing dress up can be miserable for your pet.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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
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If potential gaming can be addressed, the program should also be expanded judiciously.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Neighboring Chateau Marmont, but tucked discreetly away from prying eyes, the house party’s lively energy was palpable from afar.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the pad and ports are discreetly tucked into the top shelf, so the lamp retains its classic aesthetic.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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In their wake, many Americans are justifiably alarmed and shocked by the scale of government force.—
Josiah Bates,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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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In the first fight, Dern edged out two rounds to take a 29-28 decision, winning the first round fairly comfortably on the feet and outlanding Jandiroba 28-19.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet over a decade later, the constitution remains provisional and there is no clear agreement on how the central government in Mogadishu shares power with Somalia’s seven member states—some of which operate fairly autonomously.—
Omar S Mahmood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sensibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensibly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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