1
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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2
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
Even Rizo, who had lots of pyrotechnics and near escapes last season, is playing a much wiser game this time.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Around 1870, the New York Sun regularly competed circulation-wise, with the New York Daily News, the Herald, the Tribune and the New York Times, sometimes winning.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The experience was positive creatively and budget-wise.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 14 May 2026
DeVaux said the horse is fine health-wise.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Around 1870, the New York Sun regularly competed circulation-wise, with the New York Daily News, the Herald, the Tribune and the New York Times, sometimes winning.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The experience was positive creatively and budget-wise.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 14 May 2026
DeVaux said the horse is fine health-wise.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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To those who disagreed with him, Adams was a tireless pest trying to force his views onto more moderate and prudent men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The new northbound camera also could capture unlawful right turns on red by drivers who fail to stop or who turn in a manner the city describes as not careful and prudent.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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He had been engaged in a months-long chaste affair with Jane Seymour that Anne was aware of and angry about.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Swimwear trends come and go but over the last few years, one brand has slowly emerged as among the most desirable — Pucci.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Planned in 1927 as a desirable residential neighborhood, the tract had instead lain fallow for almost 15 years.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Walter, who had left the Progressive Labor Party, didn’t preach Marxism to his son, but Riley embraced a radical-left viewpoint on his own, after tagging along with some cute older girls who were participating in a cannery workers’ strike.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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He's described as being cute, with chin-length dark hair, dimples and a diamond stud in one ear.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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New Orleans & Company describes the restaurant as a refined, elegant expression of Louisiana cooking rooted in Emeril Lagasse’s signature bold flavors.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Ferrer’s memoirs are nuanced and deeply insightful, if sometimes a little too close to hagiography.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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And the observations, questions, and assertions in our articles are varying degrees of surprising, insightful, and amusing.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Game knowing game, the feisty Roberts likened Preller’s Padres to savvy street fighters in ’24, saying his team would have to match San Diego’s fire.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Making changes There’s no telling how long the love affair with GLP-1 medications will last, no knowing if long-term side effects could arise or if a new weight loss method will appear that’s more affordable.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Players need a tactical mind and a splendid overall strategy.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Operators will use a tactical battle management system, leveraging offboard sensor information, to direct a test interceptor vehicle toward the simulated threat.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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