1
as in warning
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 suggesting
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 consulting
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 informing
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 alerting
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 advising
Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Last year, Compass started advising sellers broadly — not just high-net-worth ones — to start with a private listing.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The law firm Morrison Foerster is advising SoftBank on the deal.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2025
When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Tips for Muslim Americans traveling abroad CAIR has released guidance advising Muslims with different citizenship and legal status on how to protect themselves from immigration enforcement.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Shari Logan, a Health Department spokesperson, said the agency is investigating the recent allegations, and 311 records show officials sent a letter to Bathhouse management last week advising them about a mold complaint.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, Brown University sent a campus-wide email advising faculty, students and other community members on visas or permanent residency status to postpone personal international travel for spring break, which runs from March 22 to 30.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Last year, Compass started advising sellers broadly — not just high-net-worth ones — to start with a private listing.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The law firm Morrison Foerster is advising SoftBank on the deal.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2025
When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Tips for Muslim Americans traveling abroad CAIR has released guidance advising Muslims with different citizenship and legal status on how to protect themselves from immigration enforcement.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Shari Logan, a Health Department spokesperson, said the agency is investigating the recent allegations, and 311 records show officials sent a letter to Bathhouse management last week advising them about a mold complaint.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, Brown University sent a campus-wide email advising faculty, students and other community members on visas or permanent residency status to postpone personal international travel for spring break, which runs from March 22 to 30.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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Agency employees received an email this week informing them that they are placed on administrative leave, until further notice.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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And senior current and former government officials as well as researchers worry that more serious threats are on the horizon, including to critical information that is key to informing tax policy.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The 11-week training program revolves around teaching cooking skills including basic knife skills and culinary techniques, as well as customer service classes and learning point of sales systems.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Rose also stresses the importance of preserving natural oils, recommending the occasional use of a clarifying shampoo to keep buildup in check.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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Consider a measure tracked by Bank of America of how heavily Wall Street analysts are recommending stocks, which recently hit its highest level since early 2022, according to strategist Savita Subramanian.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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Florida police said that corrections officers in the state found messages between Victoria and a prison inmate discussing a plot to have her husband killed, according to an arrest report obtained by TMZ, which first reported news of the arrest.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of rushing to buy the latest trendy item, consider discussing whether these are the kinds of friends your child values.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The next two games will be telling.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Dec. 2024
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In 1908, the university began conferring honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Nov. 2024
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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