well-advised

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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. 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
Adjective
  • Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.
    Marc Guberti, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.
    Marley Marius, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.
    Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The decision to put Kreider in over Kyle Connor, who has 30 goals this year, did not end up looking like a wise one.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In this case the most sensible move would be to shift Rafaela into a super utility bench role, install the prospect at left field and bump Duran over to center.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
  • City government is closest to the needs of residents’ everyday lives – snow plowing, garbage pickup, street lights, road repair, public safety, sensible economic development for low property taxes.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • So Bell's instincts were judicious, even if that meant that Sunday's 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards (which Bell is both hosting and among the nominees) was canceled.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Adding an onion, a few cloves of garlic, a spoonful of peppercorns, and a bay leaf won’t hurt, but be judicious with seasonings.
    Alexis deBoschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Even as busy moms and entrepreneurs, what keeps them sane is their relationship with each other.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025
  • And that’s the last thing anyone needs in a world where protecting your peace and staying sane is already an uphill battle.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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