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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
Harry apparently heeded his uncle’s advice and instead opted to use Sussex for his family surname, following the late Queen Elizabeth granting Harry and Meghan the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their May 19, 2018 royal wedding day.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
My advice to those who own stocks?
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
News in a recent interview for the movie, when asked to share advice for up-and-coming performers in the film industry.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not the first time Ackman has followed Buffett’s advice to take advantage of cheaper stocks, and Ackman has called on others to do the same.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
My advice to those who own stocks?
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
News in a recent interview for the movie, when asked to share advice for up-and-coming performers in the film industry.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not the first time Ackman has followed Buffett’s advice to take advantage of cheaper stocks, and Ackman has called on others to do the same.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The text covers a wide range of legal matters, from ritual practices and commercial dealings to inheritance and court procedure, providing guidance for judicial decision-making and for the formulation of law within the empire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The threats vowed to release the sensitive personal information of tens of millions of students -- some as young as 5 -- if PowerSchool didn't pay nearly $3 million in cryptocurrency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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How many of those parents return for their children is unknown — the state does not track that information.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The National Transportation Safety Board said recently that the legislation, since amended, now addresses its recommendation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator systems that let pilots know more precisely where other aircraft are flying around them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Committees then draft legislation reconciling spending with the new budget goals, before incorporating the recommendations into a legislative package.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The timeline for any announcement remains fluid as the league works through the many options Kasten alluded to last week.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The move follows similar announcements from United Airlines and JetBlue, both of which raised baggage fees last week.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, bankers have been canvassing potential investors for feedback, trying to strike a balance that ensures a smooth path for an IPO that Wall Street is counting on to go well, these people said.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The system uses sensor feedback to adjust for small deviations over time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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His suggestion is to fence it off, preventing the hogs from coming into the neighborhood.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Most of them sound like throwaways from a brainstorming session, or worse… ChatGPT suggestions.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tour descriptions include a detailed itinerary, info about the local terrain, and reviews from past guests.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bischoff didn’t have an answer, so Honk rang up LA Metro, which apparently built the staircase for Caltrans — but that answer and other info seem lost to time.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jason Baer, the lawyer who’d shared several cases with Motta, began the process of withdrawing as co-counsel at the first sign of a federal investigation.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The legislative counsel’s digest says the proposal means the defendant must be diagnosed prior to the offense.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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