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Recent Examples of wisely
By investing in this unified decision layer today, industrial leaders can ensure that when the next challenge or opportunity arises, their teams can act swiftly, wisely and in unison, turning insight into action and action into outcomes.
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Dustin Johnson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Once winning became realistic, Dubas wisely traded for Egor Chinakhov and Elmer Söderblom.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Suarez wisely gambled on there being another downpour, taking only two tires when the rest of the leaders took four on a late pit stop with about 50 laps to go.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Several organizations rate nonprofits to help donors give wisely, including Charity Watch, Candid and Charity Navigator.
—Sarah Webber, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Pick and choose your battles wisely.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
But voters have wisely rejected his campaigns across time and across jurisdictions.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026
To start, choose your seat wisely when booking your reservation.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Our approach from the very start was choosing projects wisely to have a very specific slate that allows people to see our kind of handwriting.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Dustin Johnson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Once winning became realistic, Dubas wisely traded for Egor Chinakhov and Elmer Söderblom.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Suarez wisely gambled on there being another downpour, taking only two tires when the rest of the leaders took four on a late pit stop with about 50 laps to go.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Several organizations rate nonprofits to help donors give wisely, including Charity Watch, Candid and Charity Navigator.
—Sarah Webber, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Pick and choose your battles wisely.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
But voters have wisely rejected his campaigns across time and across jurisdictions.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026
To start, choose your seat wisely when booking your reservation.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Our approach from the very start was choosing projects wisely to have a very specific slate that allows people to see our kind of handwriting.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisely
Adverb
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Too risky, Corden concluded, prudently becoming a physical therapist instead.—
Kelsey Schagemann,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Fiduciaries must act in the best interests of participants and beneficiaries, which includes managing plan assets prudently, keeping plan expenses reasonable, and providing timely, accurate information.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Prune plants judiciously and hand weed around the base of plants to avoid damaging roots during cultivation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, Intuit is judiciously adjusting its Mailchimp investment to primarily optimize cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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The person who stops raising concerns has read the environment accurately and responded sensibly to it.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 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.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In 2017, alongside his daughter Oihana, Subijana expanded his vision into hospitality, building a 22-room boutique hotel discreetly carved into the hillside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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“Wisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisely. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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