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Recent Examples of wisely
Until recently, the state even subsidized e-bike purchases, but wisely pulled the plug on that costly and overburdened program.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers again chose wisely, though Ruiz has put together a decent career with the Washington Nationals.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
And beyond choosing the right drink for the cabin, there’s another good reason to sip wisely—a great drink can set the tone for the trip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
This series, wisely, does not attempt to psychoanalyze Smith or make excuses for the reports of his behavior.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
For now, Coloradans are urged to use water wisely, pay attention to forecasts, and prepare for conditions unlike anything seen in recent decades.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
By setting a realistic budget, timing save-the-dates wisely, and embracing local trends, couples can plan celebrations that feel both relaxed and well-organized.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Bridgerton season four wisely ditches the blackmail and delays Bridgerton’s indecent proposal.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, if these innovations are used wisely as a co-pilot, the advantages in learning and understanding will be immeasurable.
—Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers again chose wisely, though Ruiz has put together a decent career with the Washington Nationals.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
And beyond choosing the right drink for the cabin, there’s another good reason to sip wisely—a great drink can set the tone for the trip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
This series, wisely, does not attempt to psychoanalyze Smith or make excuses for the reports of his behavior.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
For now, Coloradans are urged to use water wisely, pay attention to forecasts, and prepare for conditions unlike anything seen in recent decades.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
By setting a realistic budget, timing save-the-dates wisely, and embracing local trends, couples can plan celebrations that feel both relaxed and well-organized.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Bridgerton season four wisely ditches the blackmail and delays Bridgerton’s indecent proposal.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, if these innovations are used wisely as a co-pilot, the advantages in learning and understanding will be immeasurable.
—Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisely
Adverb
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Utilities must control costs, operate efficiently, manage projects prudently, and meet performance standards to achieve them.—
Rory M. Christian,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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No need to route the person to a human therapist when the mental health status can be prudently handled by the AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The key is to use the information judiciously without overloading the audience with facts and statistics.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That often means judiciously using ammo while relying heavily on a knife to fend off the monsters on the island.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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View gallery - 5 images With only a very compact footprint to work with, Escape sensibly hasn't tried to do too much with its eVista.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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And fourth, if by some miracle the world can muddle through, there is also the risk that advanced AI will displace most people from their jobs, increasing the chance of political backlash that, Amodei writes, might make the task of sensibly addressing the other risks even more difficult.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As a person traveling alone, I was checked on frequently, but discreetly—I was attended to, but not smothered.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some brands are also trying to discreetly hop on the bandwagon, walking a fine line by selling candles featuring the characters’ jersey numbers and editing their products into pictures from the show’s premiere.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Wisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisely. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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