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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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Shari Glazer is the founder and CEO of Kalos Labs, a consulting agency that advises and strategizes global brands on blockchain technologies, NFTs and cryptocurrency.
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Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Consumers are advised to check their medication bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
All meat and poultry should be thoroughly cooked, experts advise, and cross-contamination in the kitchen should be avoided.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
More recently, the firm advised the government on many of its international bond sales and helped finance the sovereign wealth fund’s $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Consumers are advised to check their medication bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
All meat and poultry should be thoroughly cooked, experts advise, and cross-contamination in the kitchen should be avoided.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
More recently, the firm advised the government on many of its international bond sales and helped finance the sovereign wealth fund’s $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Chairwoman Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support it, warning in a letter Monday that the company risks losing significant value if the deal fails and Musk opts to step down as chief executive.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Officials from the government and air traffic controllers’ union say that flying remains safe, but warn that the longer the shutdown drags on, the more stress these safety-critical employees will be under.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Critics have also raised concerns about the use of private donors, suggesting there could be a conflict of interest at play.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
25 Oct. 2025
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To suggest that another candidate’s supporters are criminals — particularly when that candidate is, by all measures, poised to win at least a plurality of votes in the city — does not seem like a recipe for earning New Yorkers’ support.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hensley was surprised to learn that Welton’s consulting gig overlapped with his time living in a rental property owned by Olson’s company.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Construction of both projects would take place sometime between 2026-27, according to plans released by Louisville Metro Government and consulting firm Palmer Engineering.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The robot also serves as an inspection agent, alerting operators whenever unexpected occurrences or safety issues are detected in the warehouse area, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Reporting early can help stop further damage and alert other shoppers to potential risks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The actual bracket will be created on December 7 and if this sport has taught us anything this season, things escalate quickly.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Every chapter of Laura’s life has built on the one before it and taught early in life by her dad, Helton Ribeiro, that education could take her places.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In September, advisors to the CDC recommended that everyone consult a health-care provider when deciding whether to receive a shot – softer guidance to receive the jab than in previous years.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Every month, Emma Alpern and Jasmine Vojdani recommend new fiction and nonfiction books.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This piece discusses, in detail, the finale of The Lowdown.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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