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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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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
Attendees were advised to arrive two hours early, and the test-takers had no fast-track lane to themselves.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
If smoke affects your area, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue advises limiting time outdoors, keeping doors and windows closed, and setting air conditioning systems to recirculate.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Viking’s guest services department can also advise ahead of time on accessibility in various ports of call.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Park officials advised visitors to avoid strenuous hiking in the middle of the day.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
If smoke affects your area, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue advises limiting time outdoors, keeping doors and windows closed, and setting air conditioning systems to recirculate.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Viking’s guest services department can also advise ahead of time on accessibility in various ports of call.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Park officials advised visitors to avoid strenuous hiking in the middle of the day.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Federal immigration officials are urging New York authorities not to release a 59-year-old Salvadoran national accused of raping a 16-year-old girl on Long Island, warning that he should be turned over to ICE if released from local custody.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Ahead of the World Cup matches that began last week in Inglewood and Santa Clara, health officials warned the public to keep an eye out for symptoms of measles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Yes, recent research suggests birding may boost both brain health and mental wellbeing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Research also suggests that if the hobby involves art, spending two or more hours per week on it provides the strongest well-being benefits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Detectives from the Roseville Police Department will consult with the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office regarding possible charges.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The city argued that the federal government must consult with the city before making changes to the President’s House Site.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But another four or five weeks of games can inform Weiss and Anthopoulos’ own answer.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, said he had not been informed of any other investigations involving his client.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The plot was foiled when a suspect’s mother alerted police, court documents said.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Illinois state and local law enforcement are prohibited from alerting, let alone assisting, immigration agents seeking to detain someone unless a judge has issued an arrest warrant for the subject.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The political landscape around data centers has since changed since Newsom’s veto in October, said Dan Schnur, a political science professor who teaches at UC Berkeley and USC.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Today, Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle groups nationwide focus on teaching Black military history, using their motorcycles to represent the cavalry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who was recommended (although not formally endorsed) by DSA, was also reelected.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Zapata recommends doing the task while in the shower by filling a dish wand with your favorite bathroom cleaner.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The proposal could increase parking rates to as much as $3 per hour, though city leaders will discuss the final details at Tuesday evening's council meeting.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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