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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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
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said in a statement that the government, via the shipping ministry, advised Greek-flagged and Greek-owned ships in the area of the Strait of Hormuz to go to safe port until the situation normalizes.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
Armed and advised by Tehran, these groups have all carried out lethal operations.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
The Alpha Stock Investment Training Center, which listed an address of 1660 Lincoln St. on its now-defunct website, advised people to trade crypto through CoinBridge Partners, a company at 950 S. Cherry St. that claims to have raised $10 million from 600 investors last year.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Pollock advises offering to help out with handing out snacks or juice boxes to make up for the imposition.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
Armed and advised by Tehran, these groups have all carried out lethal operations.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
The Alpha Stock Investment Training Center, which listed an address of 1660 Lincoln St. on its now-defunct website, advised people to trade crypto through CoinBridge Partners, a company at 950 S. Cherry St. that claims to have raised $10 million from 600 investors last year.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Pollock advises offering to help out with handing out snacks or juice boxes to make up for the imposition.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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The International Atomic Energy Agency has previously warned that bombing active enrichment sites, particularly Fordow, could pose environmental and health risks.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Newsom, for his part, has also warned that California won’t be the last state to see troops in the streets if Trump gets his way.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that the venom from one cone snail has the potential to kill up to 700 people.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Which suggests to me that Magic, who is now part of the Dodgers’ ownership group, learned quite well from Dr. Buss.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Michelle continues to provide advice and counsel in respect of all aspects of air, space and cyber law through the consulting firm of ABH Aerospace, LLC.—
Michelle L.D. Hanlon,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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After Watts, the Los Angeles Police Department consulted with the Marines and other military forces for tactical training and guidance on reacting to snipers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
19 June 2025
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However, not all states have the same laws, so in most joint legal custody arrangements, both parents must be informed of and agree to major medical and mental health decisions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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,
24 June 2025
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For example, if a vehicle backs up straight toward an ATM instead of driving normally, AI could detect this and trigger responses like alerting employees, sounding alarms or shutting down machines.—
Stuart Mackinnon,
Forbes.com,
24 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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As William Shakespeare had once taught people about being human, here was Chaplin to enlighten viewers on what laughter could mean.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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An influential committee that shapes U.S. vaccine policy – a flashpoint under the leadership of Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – has recommended that adults and children no longer receive flu vaccines containing trace amounts of a preservative that's rarely used anymore.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stones are porous, so cleaning them with rubbing alcohol isn’t recommended.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The courtroom was sealed as the parties discussed the matter, which had been considered resolved early in the week.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Never mind that the two teams had discussed a deal at the February trade deadline, or that their coach, Ime Udoka, had grown close with Durant during their time together in Brooklyn and was known to be a major advocate for a possible Durant move.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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