1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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5
as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
In that sense, many investors would be wise not to sell stocks — and should perhaps even buy more, analysts said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The conversation included Meghan talking about launching her lifestyle brand, As ever, thanks to some wise wisdom from friends.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The conversation included Meghan talking about launching her lifestyle brand, As ever, thanks to some wise wisdom from friends.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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But most other Fed officials believe the prudent move would be to wait on lowering interest rates until there is a more material deterioration in labor markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Analysts said with all the uncertainty, taking a more cautious view is prudent right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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The White House is likely aware of that fact as it reportedly is expected to go to Congress with a formal request to claw back the $1.1 billion currently allocated for the CPB over the next two years.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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People advised to avoid salt or lower sodium in their diet should be aware of this if considering eating sauerkraut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Increasingly, global commerce markets make such a move desirable, and Sivagnanam’s past achievements in cross-border payments solutions demonstrate that borderless commerce is within reach.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The broad stimulus announcements Wednesday showed the officials were acting with greater urgency to bolster the economy and the easing depreciation pressure on Chinese yuan has created a more desirable condition for monetary easing, analysts said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Wine corks also make cute place card holders and wine glass charms.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Leather Small Crossbody Bag Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer just wore cute and functional outfits that reminded us how convenient crossbody bags are.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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America, meet the Orb: a bold new attempt to verify you’re not a bot — just by looking you in the eye.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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February 2025 Knight of Wands: The full moon in Leo on February 24 will supercharge your creativity and passion, making this the perfect month to take bold risks in love, art, or personal projects.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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And the inevitable comparison doesn’t favor Bad Boy, whose often engaging but disjointed, tonally incoherent take on juvenile detention falls short of its focused and insightful predecessor.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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The Athletic’s Chris Vannini and Sam Khan, who covered Ewers during his time at Texas, shared an insightful back-and-forth on the situation.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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On the contrary, Grade observes their fictional counterparts with a knowing, sometimes cynical, but always loving eye.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The knowing sense that, for whatever reason, this is a place where you’re meant to be.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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There could have been small tactical steps, which would have helped in an administrative manner but also large, bold political steps to engage the Kashmiris and try and win them over.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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