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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
Several reported that Department of Corrections staff could not answer questions about the Survivors’ Act because they are not permitted to provide legal advice.
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Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Becky took the advice, joining the shot put and discus throwers.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Amador Matchmaking staff will be available to offer advice and answer dating questions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Becky took the advice, joining the shot put and discus throwers.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Amador Matchmaking staff will be available to offer advice and answer dating questions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
Noun
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This personalized service provides one-on-one guidance throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, helping families schedule appointments, coordinate care, find resources, and navigate insurance questions.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Avoid harsh or incorrect cleaners and follow manufacturer guidance to protect coatings, airflow, and internal components.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved the recommendation.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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A number of nutrition and public health experts were shocked by the new guidelines omitting clear recommendations for alcohol.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Year after year, Disneyland fans anxiously awaited an announcement that never came.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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His announcement, coupled with previous announcements from Jordan Napier and Jacob Bostick, means that the Aztecs are returning all three of their starting receivers.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Eighteen years earlier, Bisciotti acknowledged that player feedback was instrumental in changing his mind and firing Brian Billick, another successful Super Bowl-winning coach who had recently received a contract extension.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The handheld device uses haptic feedback to translate live ball movement and gameplay into vibrations beneath the user's fingertips.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other more outlandish suggestions have included Nicola Mendelsohn, the head of Meta’s global business group and a doyen of British business, and Tristram Hunt, a former broadcast journalist and Labour Party politician who now runs the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additional details for the Winter Classic against the Mammoth, including ticketing info, date and start time, will be announced later.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The problem of incorrect citations and false legal statements, which attorneys suspect were written by AI tools, appears to be growing, said Felix De La Torre, general counsel for PERB.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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When Abarca previously introduced the ordinance, Jackson County’s legal counsel declined to sign off on its enforceability.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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