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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
The clip shows a small child bouncing inside a hotel room, a visual that perfectly matches the mom's advice.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The Delaware senator took Booker’s advice — as have many of his Democratic colleagues this year.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
The New Code For any leader navigating reinvention, here’s my advice:
• Speak only when the message is backed by momentum.
—Vivek Oberoi, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Besides offering over 400 super-low-cost funds worldwide, Vanguard also provides investment advice as a firm, and through its army of financial advisers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The Delaware senator took Booker’s advice — as have many of his Democratic colleagues this year.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
The New Code For any leader navigating reinvention, here’s my advice:
• Speak only when the message is backed by momentum.
—Vivek Oberoi, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Besides offering over 400 super-low-cost funds worldwide, Vanguard also provides investment advice as a firm, and through its army of financial advisers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
Noun
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For example, instead of low-level paper shuffling tasks, humans can concentrate on building vendor relationships or providing more strategic guidance to clients.—
Laurent Charpentier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The report, which includes the paragraph on the Exploration Upper Stage, provides policy guidance and more detailed direction on where NASA should spend its money.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The Army declined to release information about Brown’s mental health history citing policy and privacy constraints.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Each perspective was shaped by limited information, snippets of a life reduced to headlines.—
Ethan Bauer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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Read on to see the exact shades our editors are loving, along with paint color recommendations for your next room refresh or DIY project.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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The nomination of Trump follows recommendations for the award by Israel and Pakistan and the White House's calls for him to be recognized for his ability as a geopolitical dealmaker.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Was Taylor Swift's team counting up or down to any announcement with the Stationhead listening parties?—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The race between Donalds and DeSantis remains fluid, with candidate announcements, campaign developments, and evolving voter priorities shaping the contest in the months ahead.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Content As Training Material Every blog post, FAQ, testimonial and knowledge base article becomes part of a feedback loop.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Miami’s public-school system, one of the largest in the country, has made Gemini available to more than 100,000 high schoolers; teachers there are using it to simulate interactions with historical figures and provide immediate feedback on assignments.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Any more info would spoil a twisty, richly visual tale, yet Pacino is upfront that the film’s claustrophobic feelings were a result of feeling creatively restless during COVID.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Prelim info is stolen Camaro wrecked into a small bus pulling a trailer.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 July 2025
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Condon advises clients on M&A, divestitures and joint ventures and counsels boards of directors and special committees on governance matters, change-of-control transactions, shareholder activism and complex structural issues.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Julia Rodgers,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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