as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
his advised use of the inflammatory term set off a firestorm, just as he had intended
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as in warned
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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as in suggested
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 consulted
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 informed
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 alerted
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 advised
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Gass advised drivers to drive slowly and leave extra time to arrive at their destinations.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Malcolm is understandably furious (and his uncle has only recently advised him that revenge is the best way to mend a broken heart).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Strong onshore winds are forecast to push high tides higher into inlets, sounds, bays and rivers, the National Weather Service advised.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Costume not advised for those who aren’t already disabled hijabis… but pursue at your own risk.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
How to best observe the October supermoon In order to achieve the most optimal view, lunar enthusiasts are advised to find an open, flat area with an unobstructed passage to the sky.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The wind screens deflect a fair amount of wind (and rain), but Super 3 drivers are well advised to wear some form of eye protection.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Verb
If arrested, you should be advised of your Miranda rights.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Gass advised drivers to drive slowly and leave extra time to arrive at their destinations.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Malcolm is understandably furious (and his uncle has only recently advised him that revenge is the best way to mend a broken heart).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Strong onshore winds are forecast to push high tides higher into inlets, sounds, bays and rivers, the National Weather Service advised.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Costume not advised for those who aren’t already disabled hijabis… but pursue at your own risk.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
How to best observe the October supermoon In order to achieve the most optimal view, lunar enthusiasts are advised to find an open, flat area with an unobstructed passage to the sky.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That isn’t too surprising, as Hamas had warned that finding the bodies of all the dead hostages would take time and was unlikely to be completed by the Monday at noon local time deadline.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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German lawmakers were warned on Monday that Russia wanted to expand its sphere of influence westward and Moscow would use hybrid techniques to exert its clout.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For policymakers and regulators, the coalition suggested establishing policy platforms that bring together various players—like governments, industry actors, standards setters and civil society—to co-develop fair and credible LCA frameworks while ensuring alignment, not fragmentation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dumond suggested staying off the Strip or staying nearby during a Vegas trip.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Patrick said his mother was consulted during the writing process, Joan denied having anything to do with the novel in a statement to PEOPLE via her close friend Margo Nash.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.—
Brittany Loggins,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a statement, a Bose McKinney & Evans spokesperson said the law firm was never informed that Cook had been disciplined or asked to resign by the city.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments launched emergency operations, deployed mosquito-control teams and alerted clinicians to test for malaria in patients with unexplained fevers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Aronson just alerted his staff about his departure.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The calculated time to first dose of pain medication for individuals assigned ESI 2 was 65 minutes and the median time for those assigned ESI 3 was 178 minutes, with four of these patients leaving the ED without receiving pain medication after a wait of 349 minutes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The acquisition marked a calculated bet that, even as the NIL landscape evolves and consolidates within athletic departments, there’s still a place for third-party operators and agencies like Blueprint.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was admonished in an awkward one-on-one interview by the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano for playing too high up the pitch against the man-marking Italians rather than dropping deep.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The judge agreed and admonished the defense on the bench Friday.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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