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as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
Perhaps your bathroom is due for a bit of an upgrade style-wise.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
The one is Sohni Ammi, her feisty mother-in-law, whose sharp tongue hides a big heart, while the other is Bholi, a quiet and wise neighbor.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Arriving at a flea market early in the day is always wise; with thrift stores, items are constantly being set out on the floor, so showing up right as a shop opens isn’t so critical.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
But Howe recognises quality additions at affordable prices — those who do not limit what Newcastle can do in the summer and beyond PSR-wise — who could make an immediate impact were not really obtainable.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
The one is Sohni Ammi, her feisty mother-in-law, whose sharp tongue hides a big heart, while the other is Bholi, a quiet and wise neighbor.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Arriving at a flea market early in the day is always wise; with thrift stores, items are constantly being set out on the floor, so showing up right as a shop opens isn’t so critical.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
But Howe recognises quality additions at affordable prices — those who do not limit what Newcastle can do in the summer and beyond PSR-wise — who could make an immediate impact were not really obtainable.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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One factor was investments in human capital, coupled with prudent economic policies.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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None restore the fundamental connection between prudent choice and personal benefit that would make the system self-correcting.—
Jared Rhoads,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nexus One now supports job-aware observability, allowing operators to correlate network behavior directly with GPU workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Burrell superintendent Shannon Wagner told KDKA-TV in a statement that the district was made aware of the arrest and allegations and that Fantuzzo has been relieved of his coaching duties until the outcome of the Montgomery County proceedings.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is especially true for homes that are move-in ready and in desirable locations.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fennell inherently understood what makes these characters so desirable.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Puppy Bowl isn’t just cute — it’s built around adoption, heart and moments that matter beyond Super Bowl Sunday.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Don’t be shy when playing around with colors, patterns, and cute Galentine’s motifs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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His bold team selection against Palace — giving 17-year-old England youth international Harry Howell his full Premier League debut on the right flank and 18-year-old Greek centre-forward Charalampos Kostoulas his second league start — did not pay off.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, Musk is known for delivering bold statements and shifting timelines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Be more insightful about these people and their culture!—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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She can usually be seen in family settings, catching her siblings off-guard with well-meaning but surprisingly insightful questions about their love lives, and bringing an endearing innocence to the show.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Evans said investigators were examining whether election improprieties in Fulton County amounted to violations of federal statutes governing the preservation of election records and the knowing deprivation of a fair election.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain has always handled pressure with a seemingly innate knowing and calm.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The No Secret Police Act banned local law enforcement officers, officers from other states and federal law enforcement personnel from wearing masks except in specific circumstances — such as in tactical, SWAT or undercover operations.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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In terms of tactical trading, the strategist noted that short interest levels in software are at record levels, while hedge funds are currently favoring AI semiconductors over software, a setup that the bank says skews the balance of risks toward an imminent rebound.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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