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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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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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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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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
Authorities advised attendees to use public transportation and to leave plenty of time on both ends of their travel for traffic and delays.
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Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Those who have to be outdoors are advised to wear lights clothes, use sunscreen, stay hydrated and seek shade.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Why This Market Has Room For Many Winners PwC Deals Strategy practice that advises companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity transactions.
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Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Those who have to be outdoors are advised to wear lights clothes, use sunscreen, stay hydrated and seek shade.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Why This Market Has Room For Many Winners PwC Deals Strategy practice that advises companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity transactions.
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Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Avila's family sued Tesla last week, alleging her death resulted from the company's gross negligence and failure to warn consumers that its self-driving systems were defective.
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Forester said the federal government should have analyzed current country conditions in Haiti before ending the protections and should have consulted with agencies such as the State Department.
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If there's uncertainty, consulting a probate attorney or estate professional can help prevent costly mistakes.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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Marcia Kimpton's hotel tips Kimpton’s upbringing informed her approach to selecting hotels.
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According to the Lauderhill Police Department, someone alerted officers that a man had attempted to attack him while he was armed with a knife.
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James alerted the Lakers with enough forewarning before free agency officially begins on Tuesday evening about his future plans.
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While younger generations were taught in school about the atrocities of the Holocaust, the book found that family lore continued to sanitize the past with grandparents often painted as heroes, rescuers or victims themselves.
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Those conversations taught him to look at himself as someone who could solve problems.
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As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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After discussing the situation with his partner, Cody has decided to remain with the team.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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