1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Multiple notes were passed to the court from the jurors, with Judge Subramanian ultimately advising continued deliberations until a verdict was reached.
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Authorities also advised people to keep an eye on the weather for sudden changes, especially in the aftermath of the boating tragedy in Lake Tahoe last month.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Authorities also advised people to keep an eye on the weather for sudden changes, especially in the aftermath of the boating tragedy in Lake Tahoe last month.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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The Senate package would roll back billions of dollars in green energy tax credits, which Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments nationwide.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Conventional wisdom has long warned business leaders against straying from your core.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Most cases dismissed with prejudice usually suggest that a settlement was reached.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
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Michael consulted the on-line National Archives (archives.gov) in confirming historical events for this post.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Get help: Practice good sleep hygiene, and if problems continue, consult a healthcare provider.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said authorities are committed to a full review of the emergency response, including how the public was alerted to the storm threat.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 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,
5 July 2025
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Prior to receiving any money, all participants will go through a series of eight financial literacy classes that will teach skills like budgeting, investing, and long-term financial planning.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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But some have raised safety concerns, highlighting that bans could prevent students from contacting family members during an emergency, and argue that promoting healthier device use could better teach children to manage their screen time.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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And forget about asking the agent to recommend the best plan based on your calling history.—
Mike Murchison,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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If your test results show a deficiency, the provider may recommend vitamin D supplements.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
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In a survey of 404 regular users of AI companionship apps, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that 12 percent of respondents initially sought out these systems to cope with loneliness, and 14 percent used them to discuss personal or mental-health issues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.—
Rebecca Boone,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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