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as in warns
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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as in suggests
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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as in consults
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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as in informs
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 alerts
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 advises
Continue reading … DO THIS, NOT THAT – Park ranger advises travelers at packed tourist site.
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FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite the benefits of fluoridation, it has been fiercely opposed by some since its inception, said Catherine Hayes, a Harvard dental expert who advises the American Dental Association on fluoride and has studied its use for three decades.
—Brett Kelman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
To put this strategy to use, the gardening expert advises planting annuals in any open spaces within your garden’s existing plan.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, Janney advises letting annuals carry the weight.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Those that do need to travel abroad should consult an immigration attorney before doing so, the group advises.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Among other part-time roles, the author advises OneFul Health, a company involved in making precision medicine systems, including GLP-1 products.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Phosphates Phosphates are another ingredients to be cautious of, advises Pozniak.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
In the battle against food chemicals, Cohen advises patients to be calm and practical.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite the benefits of fluoridation, it has been fiercely opposed by some since its inception, said Catherine Hayes, a Harvard dental expert who advises the American Dental Association on fluoride and has studied its use for three decades.
—Brett Kelman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
To put this strategy to use, the gardening expert advises planting annuals in any open spaces within your garden’s existing plan.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, Janney advises letting annuals carry the weight.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Those that do need to travel abroad should consult an immigration attorney before doing so, the group advises.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Among other part-time roles, the author advises OneFul Health, a company involved in making precision medicine systems, including GLP-1 products.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Phosphates Phosphates are another ingredients to be cautious of, advises Pozniak.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
In the battle against food chemicals, Cohen advises patients to be calm and practical.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warns that courts' independence is under threat from violence.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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What the first responder law says The law, Senate Bill 184, says that individuals must stand at least 25 feet from a first responder who verbally warns them to back off while the responder is working.—
Howard Cohen,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
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What scant information is available suggests a similar form factor and feature set to the first Switch released back in 2017.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fall teaches us the importance of letting go.—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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No one ever teaches you how to say goodbye as a human or animal uhh my heartstrings.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2025
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For these, Wiseman recommends utilizing Ghost Tequila, which is tequila infused with ghost pepper post-distillation.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The filing also discusses risk factors, including economic conditions, competition, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes that could impact the company's operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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The filing discusses Smithfield's recent developments, such as the closure of its Altoona, Iowa facility and the carve-out of its European operations.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The ninth commandment instructs us not to bear false witness.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The other track instructs authorizing and revenue-raising committees to propose legislation that saves, spends, or generates revenues to match the budget resolution’s spending and revenue levels.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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