1
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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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
Throughout his career, Busquets has a reputation for being like an extra assistant coach on the field, advising and directing his teammates.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
About an hour later, officers were advised that someone had driven a shooting victim to a hospital.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Bennett advises parents to pay particular attention if these symptoms happen repeatedly, with no other medical explanation.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Other media outlets were advised to get in line.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
About an hour later, officers were advised that someone had driven a shooting victim to a hospital.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Bennett advises parents to pay particular attention if these symptoms happen repeatedly, with no other medical explanation.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Other media outlets were advised to get in line.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
Verb
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Passport services could also be delayed, the organization warned.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Equity advocates warn that the expansion of microschools, especially those reliant on tuition or vouchers, could drain resources and diversity students from neighborhood public schools.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The contrast suggests Generation X has struggled more than other age groups to recover from the Great Recession.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hays amassed land records and deeds, photos of interiors and exteriors of houses, and called to the stand an electricity expert to describe what low kilowatt usage might suggest about whether someone lives in a house or not.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Common calls came for gaps to be bridged, capacity to be built, benefits to be shared, stakeholders to be consulted, and inequalities to be redressed.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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In Fiji, India, and Zimbabwe, citizens have the right to consult a legal practitioner of their own choosing.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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For Zirk, informing the public is vital in ensuring the region does not become overlooked.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The agency also issued a letter alerting physicians nationwide.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The cubs were taught essential survival skills—including hunting and avoiding humans—to get ready to be reintroduced to the wild.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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City officials argued that yoga — even when taught for free or by donation — is a commercial activity and not protected by the First Amendment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tesla’s board just recommended that shareholders approve a trillion-dollar pay package to incentivize Musk to focus on Tesla.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Your advisor may also recommend tax strategies, based on your financial goals, to help minimize your yearly and lifetime tax liability.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Women who are at higher risk with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors should discuss timing of screening with their health care provider.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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