1
as in noticeable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
a sensible change in temperature
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2
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
this is the only sensible conclusion
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
a sensible decision to delay marriage until they knew one another better
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
sensible of the shift in attitude by the general public on the issue
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Recent Examples of sensible
Wimbledon is the tennis manifestation of this attitude, the sensible friend who likes to call it a night early.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
In an ever-evolving landscape of language and communication, the USA TODAY Network Style Guide serves as a dynamic and sensible resource.
—Benjamin Goad, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But thanks to sensible regulations and a strong potential upside, its industry is starting to light up, and Forbes has created a guide to navigating the cannabis laws across the EU and the United Kingdom.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Taking Shoaib Bashir out of the firing line seems sensible, too.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 July 2025
In an ever-evolving landscape of language and communication, the USA TODAY Network Style Guide serves as a dynamic and sensible resource.
—Benjamin Goad, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But thanks to sensible regulations and a strong potential upside, its industry is starting to light up, and Forbes has created a guide to navigating the cannabis laws across the EU and the United Kingdom.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Taking Shoaib Bashir out of the firing line seems sensible, too.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensible
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Tubi and a planned Fox One are rational entries in streaming.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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His team took a rational approach to update requirements that were the same for a single-family property versus a quad plex that took up the same physical footprint but had much different needs.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Renaissance people weren’t conscious egalitarians, but they were accustomed to open contests and competitions, one of the hallmarks of modernity.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The teenager was conscious and breathing when paramedics took him to the hospital.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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The Heat sees upside with Johnson, but there hasn’t been appreciable growth this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite for 2024 ($159.99) might look similar to its predecessor, but its slightly larger 7-inch display and appreciable performance increase make for a distinct update from previous generations.—
Sarah Lord,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2025
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The master plan provides a coherent countywide path forward that can achieve economies of scale for managing our solid waste and better serve the health and well-being of our communities.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Sun Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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In short, as with many pressing questions related to tariff policy, there is no coherent and unbiased economic consensus.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Sensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensible. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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