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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
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Since sector performance generally rotates as the economy moves through different phases, broad sector exposure is a prudent hedge against unpredictable shifts in the market.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Magic Mountain crews had hoped to fix Superman: Escape from Krypton when the coaster closed for maintenance in September, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available and the most prudent option was to permanently close the ride, according to Harris.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Getting another running back on Day 3 is a wise move, and getting Deion Sanders into the Cowboys’ stratosphere at No. 239 will certainly make Jerry Jones smile.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wear sensible shoes to explore Kathleen Ferguson’s urban flower farm built on a slope.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Your idea about cremation so your ashes can be divided between the two gravesites seems sensible to me.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to use politeness while prompting, though do not go overboard and be judicious in such wording.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Other animals are much more judicious.—
Eli Elster,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Intercultural triangulation—balancing and managing the cultural forces one has been exposed to—helps leaders stay credible and sane.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Congress should also be thinking about how to build a saner and more productive system of higher education for the future — one that could provide benefits for generations to come.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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