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as in to warn
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 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 consult
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 to inform
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 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
Attendees were advised to arrive two hours early, and the test-takers had no fast-track lane to themselves.
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
If smoke affects your area, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue advises limiting time outdoors, keeping doors and windows closed, and setting air conditioning systems to recirculate.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Viking’s guest services department can also advise ahead of time on accessibility in various ports of call.
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Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Park officials advised visitors to avoid strenuous hiking in the middle of the day.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
If smoke affects your area, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue advises limiting time outdoors, keeping doors and windows closed, and setting air conditioning systems to recirculate.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Viking’s guest services department can also advise ahead of time on accessibility in various ports of call.
—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Park officials advised visitors to avoid strenuous hiking in the middle of the day.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Seeking respite from the sizzling weather, people and companies across Europe are snapping up portable and fixed air conditioners as some countries warn the heat wave could intensify.
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Opponents argue agencies could avoid some of the service cuts officials have warned about by pausing capital improvement projects, including extensions.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Forester said the federal government should have analyzed current country conditions in Haiti before ending the protections and should have consulted with agencies such as the State Department.
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If there's uncertainty, consulting a probate attorney or estate professional can help prevent costly mistakes.
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Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been informed by the NFL that the league will not hold a supplemental draft prior to the 2026 season.
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Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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The plot was foiled when a suspect’s mother alerted police, court documents said.
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Illinois state and local law enforcement are prohibited from alerting, let alone assisting, immigration agents seeking to detain someone unless a judge has issued an arrest warrant for the subject.
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The political landscape around data centers has since changed since Newsom’s veto in October, said Dan Schnur, a political science professor who teaches at UC Berkeley and USC.
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Today, Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle groups nationwide focus on teaching Black military history, using their motorcycles to represent the cavalry.
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who was recommended (although not formally endorsed) by DSA, was also reelected.
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Zapata recommends doing the task while in the shower by filling a dish wand with your favorite bathroom cleaner.
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In discussing the matter, Hahn also called for the county to look into establishing an emergency stockpile of air purifiers and other critical supplies to better prepare for future disasters.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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