as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Recent Examples of advisable
For example, 10,000 steps may not be advisable for people with chronic illnesses or mobility challenges.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
On Thanksgiving, after eating way more than is advisable, many Americans will amble into their living rooms with family and friends.
—Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Diversification across geographic areas and property types are two ways to minimize risk, and that approach is generally advisable to all investors.
—Andrew Sinclair, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Things get complicated both for plot reasons and because every character in this movie is running way hotter than is advisable, and everyone is hard pressed to keep their tempers, needs, and desires in check.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
On Thanksgiving, after eating way more than is advisable, many Americans will amble into their living rooms with family and friends.
—Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Diversification across geographic areas and property types are two ways to minimize risk, and that approach is generally advisable to all investors.
—Andrew Sinclair, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Things get complicated both for plot reasons and because every character in this movie is running way hotter than is advisable, and everyone is hard pressed to keep their tempers, needs, and desires in check.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisable
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As the nation appears to be in one form of transition or another, transitioning to a position of safety may not just be prudent but also quite wise.Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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All in all, a prudent categorization in this context cannot do something blindly such as purely relying on the number of words.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Tigers, meanwhile, hoped signing Kenta Maeda last winter could serve as a ground floor for becoming a more desirable destination for international players.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Only 38% of parents consider becoming a content creator to be a wise career choice.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This approach would be wiser than pushing for a package of immediate and flashy short-term concessions that would damage alliances without realigning them meaningfully.Rush Doshi, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2024
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prior to Tuesday night’s filing, Spiro had pushed for expediting the mayor’s case as much as possible, requesting shorter timelines and pushing for his trial to start as early as March.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Advisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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