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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
Magic Mountain crews had hoped to fix Superman: Escape from Krypton when the coaster closed for maintenance in September, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available and the most prudent option was to permanently close the ride, according to Harris.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.
—John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
During a State of the City presentation at the Delta Theater, Brentwood Mayor Susannah Meyer and the council cited responsible planning, prudent financial decisions, and active community engagement as the pillars that Brentwood will rely on to bring continuous growth to the city.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.
—John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
During a State of the City presentation at the Delta Theater, Brentwood Mayor Susannah Meyer and the council cited responsible planning, prudent financial decisions, and active community engagement as the pillars that Brentwood will rely on to bring continuous growth to the city.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudent
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While public support for cannabis legalization has grown, recent events indicate a more cautious approach.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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So for a couple of reasons, the Red Sox are playing it cautious with Anthony, even with the latest foot injury, undoubtedly to the frustration of most of their fan base.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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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
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the larvae would chew these body parts into more desirable sizes.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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No major surgery required, but one new face is desirable.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Make sure to use politeness while prompting, though do not go overboard and be judicious in such wording.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The district now appears to be more judicious in imposing long-term removals, reserving them for serious, potentially dangerous infractions.—
Bryant Furlow,
ProPublica,
12 Feb. 2025
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Videos and images shared on social media by the DEA showed officers and agents in tactical gear swarming outside the building.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Crown’s offensive diversity — featuring 10 different goal scorers this season — proved ineffective against New England’s tactical discipline.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The 27,000-square-foot behemoth—once two side-by-side mansions—set the tone for what was to come: a rush of high-net-worth individuals turning D.C.’s historically discreet neighborhoods into billionaire enclaves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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One major change was the installation of visual and audio warning systems to alert pilots of possible throttle misconfigurations.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The study is connected to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s promise to find a definitive cause of the neurological and developmental disorder as soon as possible, Bhattacharya said at a public health conference in Washington.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Prudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudent. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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