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
Location Princess Senses The Mangrove is about an hour from Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, and shuttle transportation can be arranged in advance, which is advisable and convenient.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
This is not advisable, as the difference between levels one and two for both metrics is a spike in difficulty that will take players by surprise.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
If this is the case, borrowing is advisable to avoid disrupting operations.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Anything’s possible, but not everything’s advisable.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
This is not advisable, as the difference between levels one and two for both metrics is a spike in difficulty that will take players by surprise.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
If this is the case, borrowing is advisable to avoid disrupting operations.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Anything’s possible, but not everything’s advisable.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Edgewood’s parlors, its ample lawn, and a fine carriage house with original stables that is under renovation are desirable venues for weddings and corporate retreats.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In early May, the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, rolled out a plan to respond to Trump by slapping tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of U.S. goods if the negotiations with Washington do not yield a desirable outcome.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Over the last two seasons, Alexander has missed 20 games due to injury, and adding him into a cornerback room that is already reeling from health issues would not be the wisest decision.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Dutch’s mission is rooted in making that bond possible—for more people—by providing affordable, ongoing access to care.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Whether the new song will be included in a possible new Tame Impala album remains to be seen, and tour plans remain a rumor.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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