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Recent Examples of wisely
The federal level may be able to offer information and research data; however, regional, state and local governments need to use the information wisely to meet regional and local needs.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Choose your alliances wisely and move with intention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images Retirement planning has always required a careful balance between saving enough and spending wisely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Americans deserve to know that military action is being used wisely and strategically.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But using that money wisely also demands a different mindset.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The companies that didn’t spend enough or didn’t spend wisely are now faced with a shrinking multiple and an uncertain future.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026
While Democrats were predictably critical of the secretary’s every move, Republicans wisely pushed back on the administration’s proposal to reduce funding for the National Institutes of Health.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
The Broncos wisely told Simmons his departure was worth more than a photo op and social media post.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Choose your alliances wisely and move with intention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images Retirement planning has always required a careful balance between saving enough and spending wisely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Americans deserve to know that military action is being used wisely and strategically.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But using that money wisely also demands a different mindset.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The companies that didn’t spend enough or didn’t spend wisely are now faced with a shrinking multiple and an uncertain future.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026
While Democrats were predictably critical of the secretary’s every move, Republicans wisely pushed back on the administration’s proposal to reduce funding for the National Institutes of Health.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
The Broncos wisely told Simmons his departure was worth more than a photo op and social media post.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisely
Adverb
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On a recent podcast, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said this is false, that the reorganization is about prudently stewarding taxpayer dollars, not dismantling the agency.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 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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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Each bag has an identifier carved discreetly into its interior, a number that is uniquely its own.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s a campus care closet, so students with food insecurity or who maybe just forgot to bring a lunch that day can discreetly get something to eat.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Wisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisely. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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