wisely

adverb

Definition of wiselynext
as in prudently

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Recent Examples of wisely His agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, wisely held off on engaging in serious negotiations with the Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek throughout the year while recognizing the uncertainty of an evolving NHL marketplace fueled by a surging salary cap. — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Listening to God’s messages of love for us awakens us to our spiritual worth and protection and guides us wisely. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 In Palm Beach County, voters chose wisely by electing Erica Whitfield to the County Commission District 2 seat and John McGovern to the School Board District 6 seat. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Move about wisely During peak summer, taxis and Ubers are limited, wait times can be long, and unreliable. — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 The State Department has since faced the challenge of finding new ways to get the funding to countries, ensure that it was being spent wisely and address potential pandemics. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 19 Aug. 2026 Conservative and progressive legislators alike care about whether taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely. — Kody Kinsley, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 Please enjoy them but enjoy them wisely, responsibly, and safely. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 The Pixel Watch 4 was one of the best-looking smartwatches around, and Google has wisely stuck with its refined design. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisely
  1. prudently
  2. judiciously
  3. sensibly
  4. discreetly
Adverb
  • Under a 2019 law brought by Newsom to protect utilities from bankruptcy, the companies automatically are deemed to have acted prudently if regulators sign off on their wildfire prevention plan.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The better approach is to remain diversified, rebalance prudently and let earnings not election-year noise or daily volatility drive long-term allocation decisions today.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • Balconies are used judiciously to break the overall mass into three separate volumes along the streetscape while differently colored brick gives each piece its own identity.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Several experts said the rule change, if implemented judiciously, could alleviate the backlog without leading to a surge in detentions or denials of valid asylum claims.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of judiciously
Adverb
  • 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
  • Schools should be teaching students to define that objective, assemble the relevant evidence, divide the work sensibly between person and machine, inspect intermediate results, and explain the reasoning behind the product.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • Drones are landed discreetly near routes, utilizing acoustic sensors to detect passing vehicles.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Social media is filled with tongue-in-cheek how-to videos, instructing viewers on things like how to discreetly saw through a metal pole.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of discreetly

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“Wisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisely. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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