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Recent Examples of wisely
But Jones didn’t listen to him, wisely, and scored a hit.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Plenty of material to choose from here, but the setlist wisely stuck to a single solo moment each for Kevin, Joe and Nick.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
The bedroom and living area are spacious, as is the foyer, which the current owners have wisely turned into a little work-from-home nook.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
Words become spells now, so use them wisely.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Linda Blair reportedly got a fortune to return, but Ellen Burstyn wisely stayed away.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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
The goal isn’t just to move faster, but wisely, toward a world that can sustain the journey.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump has also wisely canceled the Budapest summit with Putin, citing Russian intransigence.
—Daniel Fried, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Plenty of material to choose from here, but the setlist wisely stuck to a single solo moment each for Kevin, Joe and Nick.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
The bedroom and living area are spacious, as is the foyer, which the current owners have wisely turned into a little work-from-home nook.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
Words become spells now, so use them wisely.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Linda Blair reportedly got a fortune to return, but Ellen Burstyn wisely stayed away.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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
The goal isn’t just to move faster, but wisely, toward a world that can sustain the journey.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump has also wisely canceled the Budapest summit with Putin, citing Russian intransigence.
—Daniel Fried, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisely
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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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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“Wisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisely. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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