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as in guidance
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars
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as in information
usually advices plural
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week
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Recent Examples of advice
My advice is to fill up your cart and check out as soon as possible—shades run out of stock, deals end, and popular products sell out.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
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Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Think of conventional decorating advice as a point of departure, not a set of rules.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
—
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Think of conventional decorating advice as a point of departure, not a set of rules.
—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for advice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
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Immigration attorneys are awaiting guidance following the court's decision, but many understand the current TPS designation for Haitians is set to end July 1.
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For additional guidance on how to make your summer safer and brighter, read this NPR Life Kit article.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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The commission would need to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature within 18 months of its first meeting.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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While the day was ceremonial as the Bills begin a new era in their new stadium, Kelly's announcement wasn't news anyone expected.
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Have feedback on the Daily Briefing?
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Consumer feedback loops—like the one Linear emphasizes—will likely accelerate refinement.
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Ask Volcano House staff for the most up-to-date info on any closures and open trails, as things change depending on volcanic activity.
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Fi was tech-savvy at an early age, too, documenting her discoveries on a website and relying on message boards and strangers for info.
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Have a suggestion for a future story?
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Any suggestion that unpaid crew is a consequence of APX’s conduct is wrong and misleading.
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But Greg Janes, assistant corporation counsel for the city, told the court that conditions were dangerous to shoppers.
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Owing to several conditions—new vetting procedures, ICE arrests of sponsors going through that vetting, and lack of access to lawyers (waitlists for pro-bono counsel are in the thousands)—a child’s average length of detention jumped to four months in 2025, up from just one month the year before.
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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