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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
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.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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
And just thought, for us and him, just in that moment, that making the change there was prudent just with how things had transpired.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Many of them aim to clarify for staff when no-bid contracts are prudent and how to properly document them.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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
And just thought, for us and him, just in that moment, that making the change there was prudent just with how things had transpired.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Many of them aim to clarify for staff when no-bid contracts are prudent and how to properly document them.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudent
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Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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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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Second, a human must be kept in the loop of intelligent machine decision-making processes.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The eggplant is first salted then quickly dipped in flour and egg batter, rolled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, and Parmesan then baked, not deep-fried, with a judicious amount of tomato sauce.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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LLMs contain multitudes—indeed, they’ve been used, somewhat controversially, in psychology experiments to anticipate people’s behavior—and their use could be more judicious as people are empowered to recognize that.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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For those looking to create lasting impressions with friends or family, printing a photo on a tactical object, such as a canvas print or metal print, helps the gift last a lifetime.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Guardiola's squad still boasts depth, but the tactical shift post-De Bruyne will be closely watched.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Glass sliders open the living area and release it to a discreet gallery walkway leading the new wing.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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So, organizations such as Camino are turning to a more discreet and familiar network: faith leaders.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 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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Record high temperatures are possible on Monday in Oregon, including the cities of Portland, Eugene and Medford.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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“Prudent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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