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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 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 Multiple notes were passed to the court from the jurors, with Judge Subramanian ultimately advising continued deliberations until a verdict was reached. Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 Authorities also advised people to keep an eye on the weather for sudden changes, especially in the aftermath of the boating tragedy in Lake Tahoe last month. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 July 2025 The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency. Alice Bolin june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for advise
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  • Collins and Tillis have warned that the Medicaid and other cuts could leave large numbers of people in their state losing their health care coverage.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • The Senate package would roll back billions of dollars in green energy tax credits, which Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments nationwide.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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  • But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • UPenn also released a statement acknowledging the agreement, and suggested changes to its swimming records will be made.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Michael consulted the on-line National Archives (archives.gov) in confirming historical events for this post.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Clearly, no Indigenous folks were consulted in the ideation of this cute little photo-op moment.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 June 2025
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  • Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
  • In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
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  • Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said authorities are committed to a full review of the emergency response, including how the public was alerted to the storm threat.
    Brit Morse, Fortune, 7 July 2025
  • This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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  • In today’s business culture, we are taught to move fast, scale often and optimize endlessly.
    Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
  • The Chicago Tribune reported that a San Francisco resident (perhaps someone who was seated near that miner) then taught this trick to fellow diners at New York’s steakhouse Delmonico’s, and the tradition spread from there, eventually shape-shifting to include shrimp.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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  • One reader recommends visiting in December—just in time for snow and the Christmas markets.
    Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Experts recommend traveling with a local guide, being mindful of social norms, and making genuine connections with locals.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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  • In a survey of 404 regular users of AI companionship apps, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that 12 percent of respondents initially sought out these systems to cope with loneliness, and 14 percent used them to discuss personal or mental-health issues.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Diddy took notes while the prosecution, defense and judge discussed what to respond to the jury's note asking for clarification on drug distribution.
    Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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