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Recent Examples of well-advised
Trump himself recently said the Fed’s opting last week to hold rates steady was well-advised, after earlier slamming the central bank hours after its decision.
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Policymakers on Capitol Hill would be well-advised to first point out this reality to voters, who then will outright demand that Congress act.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The Bulls would be well-advised to not undersell Dosunmu as an asset — but flipping a former deep second-round pick for positive assets is worth the negotiations for a team in the rebuilding stage.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The media is well-advised to take a page from the judicial rule book and understand that more restrained reporting may serve the public better.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024
Democrats and Republicans alike would be well-advised to chill — if only to demonstrate an allegiance to this democratic republic and its bedrock principles of freedom and liberty for all.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024
But, to reform Social Security sensibly and ensure that the effort does not bog down negotiations over a deficit-reduction plan, policymakers would be well-advised to address Social Security as part of a separate process that's focused on that challenge.
—Robert Greenstein, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2012
Even if this were not the case, the campus left would still be well-advised to tolerate a wider array of political expression.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Policymakers on Capitol Hill would be well-advised to first point out this reality to voters, who then will outright demand that Congress act.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The Bulls would be well-advised to not undersell Dosunmu as an asset — but flipping a former deep second-round pick for positive assets is worth the negotiations for a team in the rebuilding stage.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The media is well-advised to take a page from the judicial rule book and understand that more restrained reporting may serve the public better.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024
Democrats and Republicans alike would be well-advised to chill — if only to demonstrate an allegiance to this democratic republic and its bedrock principles of freedom and liberty for all.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2024
But, to reform Social Security sensibly and ensure that the effort does not bog down negotiations over a deficit-reduction plan, policymakers would be well-advised to address Social Security as part of a separate process that's focused on that challenge.
—Robert Greenstein, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2012
Even if this were not the case, the campus left would still be well-advised to tolerate a wider array of political expression.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-advised
Adjective
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Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.—
Daniela Diaz,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even if the snow continuously falls, removing it before more than four inches accumulates is wise, as large amounts of snow are significantly more difficult to remove.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Simplifying these requirements may seem like sensible policy in fire-prone California, but opponents of SB 610 say the plan to abolish the ranking system unnecessarily seizes control from local governments and promotes more housing construction in high-risk areas.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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His character was one of the more sensible and sympathetic employees at the paper company, which was almost exclusively populated by unpleasant oddballs.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The measure also seeks to force insurers to be more judicious with denials, by fining them up to $1 million per case if more than half of appeals filed with regulators are overturned in a year.—
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The answer to those needs is the judicious use of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Even as busy moms and entrepreneurs, what keeps them sane is their relationship with each other.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
3 Feb. 2025
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And that’s the last thing anyone needs in a world where protecting your peace and staying sane is already an uphill battle.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Morris Chestnut Logline: As the fate of the earth hangs perilously in the balance, Bandi a sagacious elder embarks on a crucial mission to locate Tep one of the few legitimate descendants of an ancient extraterrestrial power, tracing back to a small tribe in Africa.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2024
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Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2024
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“Well-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-advised. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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