1
as in to warn
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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2
as in to suggest
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
she advised calling ahead for a reservation at the new restaurant
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3
as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
the doctor advised with his partner before recommending the patient's treatment
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4
as in to inform
to give information to
advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation
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as in to alert
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
advised us not to invest our money in what looked like a pyramid scheme
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Recent Examples of advise
Reuters conducted more than a dozen interviews with company employees, advocates for underrepresented groups who’ve met with corporate executives, and consultants advising companies on DEI issues for this story.
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Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Around the same time that OCC was advising Fonfara to apply for a license, officials at PURA also began to question whether the company was skirting the law.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The agency advised motorists to follow behind patrol units and traffic at a safe distance.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Around the same time that OCC was advising Fonfara to apply for a license, officials at PURA also began to question whether the company was skirting the law.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The agency advised motorists to follow behind patrol units and traffic at a safe distance.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Big box retailers have already warned of price hikes on household goods and grocery items imported from the two nations–much to the detriment of working families, small businesses, and the many already suffering under heavy inflationary pressure.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Before the address started, the House Freedom Caucus posted on X warning Democrats they would be censured if there were any disruptive actions made.—
Lauren Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Mar. 2025
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The finish is drier and spicier than the palate would suggest.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, some have highlighted early warning signs, like the decline in discretionary spending in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' most recent consumer spending report, suggesting that Americans are bracing for potential economic challenges.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Gomez and Walsh even consulted the Hollywood icon’s former tailor while planning the look, the stylist revealed.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Always consult a healthcare provider before adding zinc supplements to your wellness routine.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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They were also informed that the wait for a table exceeded an hour.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some stories were beautiful, while others were less pleasant, but the mix informed my preparation.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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After alerting the police and her family to the mysterious death, Shula is roped into the local mourning traditions.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mozi alerts users when their contacts are in the same city and shows which acquaintances are attending nearby events.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Before turning to journalism, Hammond taught English while living in Thailand and Malaysia.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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For one student of Venezuelan heritage, moving to the U.S. without English skills taught him tremendous perseverance.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Gascón recommended their sentences of life without the possibility of parole be removed, and said they should instead be sentenced for murder, which would be a sentence of 50 years to life.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Experts recommend having three to six months’ worth of living expenses saved, but for Black women—who are more likely to be supporting extended family or managing student loan debt—this can feel daunting.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The leaders will also discuss whether to place more arms contracts with Ukraine's defense industry, and to help integrate it into the European industrial network.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Bill Clinton, seen here in 1995, discusses his Reinventing Government initiative, which cut more than 400,000 jobs over seven years.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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