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
  • His agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, wisely held off on engaging in serious negotiations with the Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek throughout the year while recognizing the uncertainty of an evolving NHL marketplace fueled by a surging salary cap.
    — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Listening to God’s messages of love for us awakens us to our spiritual worth and protection and guides us wisely.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of wisely
Adverb
  • Given the limited floorspace, Tiny Tect Tiny Houses has sensibly kept the interior layout quite simple.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • Balconies are used judiciously to break the overall mass into three separate volumes along the streetscape while differently colored brick gives each piece its own identity.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of judiciously
Adverb
  • But until Milosevic was toppled by a popular uprising in 2000, Mladic lived securely – if discreetly – in Belgrade.
    — Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Money belts are excellent for discreetly keeping cash and other valuables hidden on your person.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of discreetly

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“Prudently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudently. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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