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
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
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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recipients are advised always to check a sender's email.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said Monday TSA waits can extend up to two hours and advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Her physician advised the choice, Ora said, given her mother's experience of early menopause following breast cancer treatment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours early on Sunday via social media posts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Preschoolers and School-Age Kids Here are three parenting approaches earlier generations advised when parenting preschoolers and school-age children.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recipients are advised always to check a sender's email.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said Monday TSA waits can extend up to two hours and advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Her physician advised the choice, Ora said, given her mother's experience of early menopause following breast cancer treatment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours early on Sunday via social media posts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Preschoolers and School-Age Kids Here are three parenting approaches earlier generations advised when parenting preschoolers and school-age children.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 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
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Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned against passing along higher energy costs to consumers, recalling the lessons learned after Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The drug is seen by some as helpful against COVID-19, but medical professionals have warned against its use to combat the virus.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors also wrote in that filing that Jalloh suggested to an FBI source that Ramadan, a holy month in the Islamic calendar, was a good time to conduct an attack.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, who had already admonished another defense lawyer for bringing an authorized poster board that juxtaposed scenes of seemingly peaceful protest with a fiery riot, suggested that the defense was trying to equate its side of the case with the civil rights movement.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hanson Bridgett consulted on crafting the removal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In granting a temporary restraining order, the judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide Beatty with info on the renovation project’s construction plans, budget and experts and advisers who were consulted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Monday, officers were alerted to a possibly deceased person near Georgia Street and the railroad tracks that run behind the station.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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An employee at a business saw the boy and alerted police.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Would a front office and coaching staff backed against the wall to win now or face drastic changes be willing to execute an aggressive, calculated overhaul?—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the brand has shown a greater willingness to take calculated risks with their catalog.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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