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as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious
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Recent Examples of judicious
Bauer, an epidemiologist at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and her team called for more judicious use of the drug until the science is settled.
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Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The most conspicuously comedic turns, like Sul’s or Yamamoto’s, wouldn’t work half as well if not complemented by judicious restraint from others.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
The monitor said Mock was judicious in her oversight of union funds.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As this is a smaller toy and one with judicious amounts of diecast in the joints, this should make for a very good rendition of this classic mecha from Metal Gear Solid.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Caterpillar’s intelligent product lineup spans core construction and earthmoving equipment, along with connected site systems.—
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Conversely, if these foundations can be reinforced, even partially, the intelligent age may yet fulfil its promise of progress.—
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For this precancerous, very early-stage breast condition, careful monitoring may be more prudent than immediate surgery, research shows.—
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That’s the most prudent path here.—
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
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Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
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Or similarly, users pointing out that the Ratliff children, when seated three abreast, resemble the three wise monkeys of see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil.—
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Up in the balcony, even Statler and Waldorf have stopped cracking wise.—
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Multiple pockets help streamline organization as well, with a discreet zippered pocket on the back that keeps your cash or cards secure.—
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Consider installing a hook or series of hooks on the back of the bathroom door, in your closet, or in a discreet part of your bedroom.—
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This technical variation results in a fabric with a number of highly desirable characteristics for denim.—
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The house features a number of desirable amenities, including a home theater and a pool.—
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This new designation applies to a system based on the C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transport, and the service plans to introduce nine of these aircraft by 2028.—
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Watson, who Cal-OSHA investigators sought to interview, and Rajinder Gill, a Sutter County Sheriff’s lieutenant, led the tactical teams that participated in the operation during which Rodarte was killed.—
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“Judicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judicious. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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