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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
Perotti's advice to homeowners looking for a refresh is to press pause on purchasing new appliances, and opt for a fresh paint job, which can go a long way toward making a home look new again.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 June 2025
There’s also a steady stream of people stopping in to admire and purchase the wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs, pick up mulch or fertilizer, or get advice on the best products for weeds or pests.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
This advice can be used for those of you who are therapists, coaches, instructors, etc.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Generic Double-Story Steel Frame Prefab Tiny Home My sister-in-law’s biggest advice for anyone considering a tiny home is to get creative with storage.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 19 June 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 June 2025
There’s also a steady stream of people stopping in to admire and purchase the wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs, pick up mulch or fertilizer, or get advice on the best products for weeds or pests.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
This advice can be used for those of you who are therapists, coaches, instructors, etc.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Generic Double-Story Steel Frame Prefab Tiny Home My sister-in-law’s biggest advice for anyone considering a tiny home is to get creative with storage.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
Noun
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These services monitor your personal data on the dark web and offer guidance if your credentials have been compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The administration is poised to eliminate long-standing guidance that adults limit daily alcohol consumption to one or two drinks.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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In a subsequent exchange on March 3, 2022, a travel assistant sent Khorram flight information for Paul.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The task force is part of the Department of Health and Human Service and has for decades been making recommendations on preventive medical services to avoid serious health conditions.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Declining Trust As the slop pile grows, trust in traditional search and recommendation engines has eroded.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The speaker’s other features include a 3.5mm AUX input which can also accept a microphone for impromptu announcements or Karaoke nights.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Scientists also point to a growing Earth energy imbalance and early signs of amplifying climate feedback loops, such as ocean heat uptake and ice melt, which could further lock in extreme changes.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Mental health experts warn that while most users are unaffected, a subset may be highly vulnerable to the chatbot's responsive but uncritical feedback, leading to emotional isolation or harmful decisions.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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For info, Vässla was founded in 2017 by Rickard Bröms and subsequently launched electric scoots, ebikes and speed pedelecs.—
Paul Ridden
June 17,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
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Again, please avoid including names or identifying info.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Our legal system faces significant challenges in adequately representing clients who either do not know how to access counsel or cannot afford it.—
Jeffrey D. Harvey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Ada County Paramedics had outstanding obligations to four out of CCDC’s five districts, said Meghan Conrad, outside counsel for CCDC with Boise’s Elam and Burke law firm, during a board meeting on Monday.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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