as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Recent Examples of advisable
There still doesn’t seem to be room for a Big Gulp, but, as Bugatti told Ralston, drinking a Big Gulp while driving one of the fastest cars on Earth isn’t advisable.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Regardless of the label, excessive use of this drug or any other is not advisable.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The stakes are high, making proactive mental health management not just advisable, but essential.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
In many instances, riding a stock’s momentum can be advisable.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advisable
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Regardless of the label, excessive use of this drug or any other is not advisable.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The stakes are high, making proactive mental health management not just advisable, but essential.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
In many instances, riding a stock’s momentum can be advisable.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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What are the climate risks confronting prudent fiduciaries?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But their move to limit the exposure of the man with a license to kill may have proved prudent, considering that the ubiquity of über-brands like Disney’s Marvel and Lucasfilm sparked audience fatigue and prompted a pullback on output.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, if history is any guide, Apple has a knack for solving these technical challenges and crafting a narrative that makes its products desirable, even necessary.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Located in the heart of Hartford’s West End, which is arguably one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, the home at 55 Terry Road is exceptional.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Under the management of Gene, Bob, and Ron, the firm’s signature ‘good judgment and wise counsel’ combination gained another component: unparalleled care.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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He has been floated as a possible presidential candidate in 2028.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dying in the most horrific manner possible is his business, and business is booming.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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