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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
After, Harry reportedly confided in Travolta for life advice from parenting advice to navigating life with a high-profile wife.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 12 July 2025
The advice for England fans seeking levity and distraction amid the team’s intense start to their European Championship defence was to flick over to ITV X, the streaming platform for one of the UK’s Euros broadcasters, for the wildest subplot of the tournament.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Disclosures: This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
This article is not offering medical advice and should be used for informational purposes only.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 12 July 2025
The advice for England fans seeking levity and distraction amid the team’s intense start to their European Championship defence was to flick over to ITV X, the streaming platform for one of the UK’s Euros broadcasters, for the wildest subplot of the tournament.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Disclosures: This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
This article is not offering medical advice and should be used for informational purposes only.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
Noun
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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must follow the guidance of relief organizers, state officials and National Guard personnel.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Under Madea’s guidance, April confronts her past, heals her family and reopens her heart to love once again.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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In a letter to security officials at the Minnesota Capitol, Fletcher raised concerns about information sharing between law enforcement and state leaders as a man suspected of shooting lawmakers while disguised as a police officer remained at large in the early morning hours of June 14.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Shopping tips: How to stay updated on the best Prime Day deals USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the July Prime Day deals, plus the best post-Prime Day savings, so stay tuned: Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Hahn said her staff had been in touch with probation and felt the recommendations were the best path forward.—
Rebecca Ellis
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Ahead of Carroll’s announcement by Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, the east London club confirmed they had been bought by a consortium of prominent Qatari private investors.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Later that day, organizers updated the announcement to confirm that the entire July 13 program would be canceled following Lynne’s withdrawal.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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The worst communication habit Lurie observed is reflexive defensiveness: an immediate, habitual tendency to become defensive at the slightest hint of criticism, even when the other person’s feedback is valid.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Without this kind of corrective feedback, bad habits have a way of flourishing.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Tickets for all new shows will go on sale July 11 at 10 a.m. local time with full info available on Heart’s website.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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Immigrant advocates accuse immigration officials of detaining someone based on their race, carrying out warrantless arrests and denying detainees access to legal counsel at a holding facility in downtown Los Angeles.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The judge also ordered federal officials to give detainees access to legal counsel for eight hours a day on weekdays, four hours a day on weekends.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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