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as in to suggest
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 to alert
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 advise Runge advises patients to ask how AI tools are being used in their care, choose providers who are transparent, and expect bedside empathy alongside cutting-edge diagnostics. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Infant accessories dug-up from the previous owner’s storage at the estate sale might still contain lead paint or choking hazards, and Ziomek advises to beware especially of any accessories involving sleeping, when babies are particularly vulnerable. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 Davies advised checking the white star emblem on the cap, making sure the clip ring's reference number matches official examples, and ensuring the barrel threads and colour are consistent. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 But King encouraged her to take the leap—something a surface-level networking connection might not advise. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advise
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  • Officials in Moscow have also warned that NATO's actions against such craft would constitute a dangerous escalation of the standoff between Moscow and its Western adversaries.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Supporters, meanwhile, warned of cultural fragmentation if English lost its primacy.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • But tax policy analysts and lawyers said nothing in the guidance so far suggests adult performers would be excluded.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Indications suggest that the adoption of artificial intelligence is continuing at a rapid pace.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • In 2008, Maddalena left her executive position to establish a consulting firm specializing in leadership development.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Users can see a report generated by the data and consult their doctor for further evaluation.
    Alice Park, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The algorithms are tuned with AI models informed by physics, allowing the sensors to adapt in real time without massive data training.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Israel had to inform the US without jeopardizing the operation.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Residents of six Polish districts near to the Ukrainian border received emergency SMS alerts warning of a threat from the air.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • His cross-continental upbringing taught him early on that identity is both inherited and invented.
    Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • After beginning to teach folklorico classes in a backyard on the east side of San Jose, Lopez realized her students needed a more accommodating space.
    Iris Sanchez, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Others recommended calculating an exact percentage based on apartment size.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • It had been recommended that Epstein have a cellmate after being taken off suicide watch, but the Metropolitan Correctional Center failed to assign one.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • For instance, Charles Kuck, an adjunct professor of law at Emory and immigration law firm partner, appeared on CGTN earlier this month to discuss the effect of deportations on the job market.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
  • China’s top leaders are scheduled to meet in October to discuss development goals for 2026 to 2030.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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