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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Meaningful persuasion requires the suspension of some short-term interests for the sake of long-term interests, which is why coercive economic statecraft among allies is ill advised.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
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
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
At 54 seconds, the flight crew was advised by the tower that the plane was at a stable approach, Brazy said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
But on the airport's website on Tuesday, travelers were being advised to allow at least four hours or more for domestic and international screening.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
It’s also advised to avoid shoes that may cause blisters or discomfort, like heels, sandals, or styles that have yet to be broken in.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Overhead announcements periodically advised those with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The clinical trials of anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Zepbound included structured lifestyle programs along with the medication, which are advised along with every new prescription.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Additional discounts are available through IVI RMA if specialty care is advised.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The aim is to keep the Oscars under a three-and-a-half-hour run time, according to Kapoor, and winners were advised to keep their acceptance speeches short.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
After Eubanks steps down as CFO, Justin Coe, chief accounting officer, will assume the role of principal financial officer of the company and its advised REITs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Meaningful persuasion requires the suspension of some short-term interests for the sake of long-term interests, which is why coercive economic statecraft among allies is ill advised.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
The Sheriff’s Office also has advised nearby schools to initiate a precautionary lockdown.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
At 54 seconds, the flight crew was advised by the tower that the plane was at a stable approach, Brazy said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
But on the airport's website on Tuesday, travelers were being advised to allow at least four hours or more for domestic and international screening.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
It’s also advised to avoid shoes that may cause blisters or discomfort, like heels, sandals, or styles that have yet to be broken in.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Overhead announcements periodically advised those with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The clinical trials of anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Zepbound included structured lifestyle programs along with the medication, which are advised along with every new prescription.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Additional discounts are available through IVI RMA if specialty care is advised.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The aim is to keep the Oscars under a three-and-a-half-hour run time, according to Kapoor, and winners were advised to keep their acceptance speeches short.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a post on X earlier that day, LAPD said protesters along Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets had been warned multiple times by federal authorities not to attempt to tear down a gate or throw objects.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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After a young white shark was spotted off the Newport Beach coast, a renowned marine biologist warned Southern California residents that many more sightings could happen by the end of summer.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The proposal is under study, and park sculptor Isamu Noguchi hasn’t been consulted yet.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad and nodded yes — go for it.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by his colleague, friend and fellow animator Paul Dini, who was informed of Caldwell’s death by Dan Haskett, an animator and art director.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Scrambling to address traveler frustrations, airports have redirected employees from other departments, alerted travelers to arrive hours earlier than planned and brought in outside security personnel.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the gravediggers are said to have alerted the police.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In practice, though, forgiving or settling debt is often a calculated business decision driven by risk, cost and recovery potential.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Armstrong made a calculated decision, deploying the craft's thrusters to stop the spinning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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