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
Despite the company’s efforts to address these issues, caution is advisable when considering SMCI stock.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As with any dietary change, consulting with a healthcare provider is advisable to determine the most suitable approach for your health goals.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Changing circumstances and life stages—career, parenting, retirement—affect insurance needs, so reviewing them every year or two is advisable.
—Janet Arzt, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Still, improving the corner depth would be advisable.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As with any dietary change, consulting with a healthcare provider is advisable to determine the most suitable approach for your health goals.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Changing circumstances and life stages—career, parenting, retirement—affect insurance needs, so reviewing them every year or two is advisable.
—Janet Arzt, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Still, improving the corner depth would be advisable.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
Adjective
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Compliance Simplified One can interpret the intention behind ASC 820 as aiding prudent investment decision making by increasing consistency, transparency and comparability in financial reporting.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In accordance with the new laws that went into effect on July 1, condominium association directors are now able to use their best efforts with community reserve funds to make prudent investment decisions.—
L. Chere Trigg,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Success, while desirable, can breed complacency and even a sense of entitlement, thus diluting urgency.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The most desirable 914/4s are early 2.0-liter models, which range from around $30,000 to $100,000.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Chekhov’s imagination is too wise and subtle for that.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Other characters include a talkative nurse, a wise parrot named Leonard, and a grumpy cat named Bitchy.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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That would be possible because access from Lincoln Memorial Drive to and from I-794 would be shifted southward.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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