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as in cautious
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
her calm response was very prudent under the circumstances
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as in wise
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it wouldn't be prudent to ask for a raise while the company is having financial troubles
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as in insightful
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character
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Recent Examples of prudent
Every day, Congress and the media stand by in complaisant silence that tells the rest of the world we U.S. citizens cannot be trusted to elect prudent leaders.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/AP The Pentagon review is a prudent stock-take, and one a long time coming for certain types of missiles and munitions, said Ed Arnold, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute think tank.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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
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
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/AP The Pentagon review is a prudent stock-take, and one a long time coming for certain types of missiles and munitions, said Ed Arnold, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute think tank.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudent
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Some analysts, including those at Barclays, have also pointed out that there could be potential deceleration in the second half, keeping cautious ratings despite the company’s optimistic outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aston Martin Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has revealed a cautious approach in the wet-weather racing argument after the previous race at Spa-Francorchamps saw the FIA delay the race start by 80 minutes due to rain.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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These earbuds feature intelligent noise control, which removes up to twice as much background noise as previous AirPods models.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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The idea is that this type of investment will make the area a more desirable destination and thus lead to all the benefits that come from more foot traffic and spending.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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Torus Pak capitalizes on this psychology to make ready meals more desirable, increasing the odds that they are actually eaten.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Consider the judicious swapping of a line from Percy Bysshe Shelley for a line from C. Louis Leipoldt.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 July 2025
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In a working building, often the best option is a judicious simulacrum.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 July 2025
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Fast or tactical, that race should bring fireworks.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Skeptical Outlook: There's often a failure to recognize the long-term, transformative potential of AI beyond immediate, tactical applications.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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So & So’s – Romer Hotel, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC How to access: Look for the discreet blue door inside the Romer Hotel lobby.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Designed by Armani and his team of architects, the residences will draw inspiration from his personal residences and mirror his signature aesthetic of discreet elegance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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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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Widespread damaging wind gusts are possible, with gusts as high as 90 mph − and in isolated areas 115 mph, AccuWeather said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Prudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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