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Recent Examples of wisely
General manager Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh wisely took him.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
And William is said to be using the time wisely.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
To that vision, the conference wisely added football in an effort to keep long-time members, but this effort failed and the league imploded.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Our city has to get hold of its spending and spend wisely, and not have commissioners build monuments to themselves.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
As always, however, take care to utilize these treatments wisely –as labeled, timed correctly, and in the early morning or late evening while pollinators or other beneficial insects are less active.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Planting 1 trillion trees wisely The stakes are high.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
And William is said to be using the time wisely.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
To that vision, the conference wisely added football in an effort to keep long-time members, but this effort failed and the league imploded.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Our city has to get hold of its spending and spend wisely, and not have commissioners build monuments to themselves.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
As always, however, take care to utilize these treatments wisely –as labeled, timed correctly, and in the early morning or late evening while pollinators or other beneficial insects are less active.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Planting 1 trillion trees wisely The stakes are high.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisely
Adverb
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Large Scale Windows Unless chosen judiciously, art can easily disrupt the clean lines of a minimalist bathroom.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pesticides have many drawbacks and must be used extremely judiciously and in very limited situations, such as when the health of the plant is in jeopardy.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
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The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Wisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisely. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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