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be prudent

VERB

economize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conserve cut down scrimp

STRONG

manage retrench shepherd skimp stint

WEAK

be frugal be sparing cut back cut corners keep within means make ends meet meet a budget pay one's way pinch pennies run tight ship stretch a dollar tighten one's belt

Antonyms

STRONG

spend

WEAK

squander throw away

VERB

scrimp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cut back skimp

STRONG

conserve curtail save

WEAK

be cheap be economical be frugal be sparing cut corners make ends meet pinch pennies run a tight ship stretch a dollar tighten one's belt

Antonyms

STRONGEST

spend waste

STRONG

squander

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"Given the epidemiological study that inspired our work, and now our cellular findings, we believe it would be prudent for people to monitor their consumption of non-nutrient-sweeteners such as this one," he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

The point is to be prudent, but diversification also might help you beat the pros at a time like this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

But if I was going to personalize nature, I thought it would be prudent to backstop my feelings with expertise.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Banks of all sizes can manage large depositors safely if they choose to be prudent.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Harry, who had no grudge against Krum, shook hands; then, feeling that it would be prudent to remove Krum from Ron’s vicinity, offered to show him his seat.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

be prudent

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