prudently

adverb

Definition of prudentlynext
as in wisely

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Recent Examples of prudently Under a 2019 law brought by Newsom to protect utilities from bankruptcy, the companies automatically are deemed to have acted prudently if regulators sign off on their wildfire prevention plan. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The better approach is to remain diversified, rebalance prudently and let earnings not election-year noise or daily volatility drive long-term allocation decisions today. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 The war’s real-time developments affect the ability of every Fortune Global 500 executive to forecast accurately and lead prudently. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 June 2026 In 1993, the Fed acted prudently with minor interventions to prevent a severe European exchange rate crisis from affecting our system. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 These products are designed to kill or inhibit weed growth but must be applied prudently and carefully to keep them from spreading to other plants, says Raudenbush. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026 Too risky, Corden concluded, prudently becoming a physical therapist instead. — Kelsey Schagemann, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 Fiduciaries must act in the best interests of participants and beneficiaries, which includes managing plan assets prudently, keeping plan expenses reasonable, and providing timely, accurate information. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudently
  1. wisely
  2. sensibly
  3. judiciously
  4. discreetly
Adverb
  • Move about wisely During peak summer, taxis and Ubers are limited, wait times can be long, and unreliable.
    — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The State Department has since faced the challenge of finding new ways to get the funding to countries, ensure that it was being spent wisely and address potential pandemics.
    — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wisely
Adverb
  • But with that slice of luck came a sudden outburst of responsibility from Brook, who then scored at almost a run a ball but did so sensibly and without taking any undue risks.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Schools should be teaching students to define that objective, assemble the relevant evidence, divide the work sensibly between person and machine, inspect intermediate results, and explain the reasoning behind the product.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensibly
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  • Several experts said the rule change, if implemented judiciously, could alleviate the backlog without leading to a surge in detentions or denials of valid asylum claims.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The Mets could act more judiciously in free agency, deciding whether to pursue Skubal or do something lower profile, such as re-sign Clay Holmes.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of judiciously
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  • Drones are landed discreetly near routes, utilizing acoustic sensors to detect passing vehicles.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Social media is filled with tongue-in-cheek how-to videos, instructing viewers on things like how to discreetly saw through a metal pole.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of discreetly

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“Prudently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudently. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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