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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
Mike Murphy, a co-director of the USC center hosting the debate, has been voluntarily advising an independent expenditure committee backing Mahan.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Brown advised releasing ladybugs for the cliff swallows to feast on, and using speakers to broadcast the birds’ mating call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Chesser agreed to advise the Lutz group.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
When Gwar plays, clubgoers are advised not to slip in the spurt of blood and other viscous fluids.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Brown advised releasing ladybugs for the cliff swallows to feast on, and using speakers to broadcast the birds’ mating call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Chesser agreed to advise the Lutz group.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
When Gwar plays, clubgoers are advised not to slip in the spurt of blood and other viscous fluids.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Authorities sent Iranians daily text messages warning that any protester would be severely punished for helping the enemy.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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But be warned, this popular spot fills up faster than a breakfast taco line on Sunday.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fed officials are still penciling in one more cut by the end of 2026, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested those projections may be worth less than usual because of how much more uncertainty exists about inflation and the economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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These stones suggest the dinosaur was an opportunistic omnivore, snacking on everything from prehistoric ferns to crunchy insects and small animals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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And in February, Venezuela's Communications Ministry posted an edited video online that showed drone footage of the building and said work on El Helicoide had begun after nearby residents were consulted.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the same way that the Romans saw the return of Halley’s Comet as a harbinger of cataclysmic change, maybe people in Hollywood should consult their local soothsayer when Valerie Cherish’s red wig appears on the horizon.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The worker then pulled the emergency brake to stop the train before getting off to inform the control tower.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Koch added that Joa plans to use artificial intelligence to create content and better inform teams and leagues about user behavior.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The woman yelled at the man which alerted store staff, per the affidavit.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Officials are increasingly redirecting their Telegram audiences there, with one regional governor alerting Ukrainian drone attacks only on MAX.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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In conjunction with Hartman, assistant coach Jonathan Safir — Florida’s quintessential numbers guy in a building of numbers guys — leads the charge on teaching rebounding.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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An orphan born in 1893, Jones came to Minnesota at age 11 and taught himself engineering and mechanics.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Barker recommends those who want to donate look up their local union district on the American Federation of Government Employees website, or give through their local labor council.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, physicians may also recommend medications such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs when stress contributes to significant mental health symptoms.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Republicans on Capitol Hill have begun discussing with the White House a supplemental funding bill for the conflict in Iran, and even fiscal hawks seem to be on board.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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During her tenure as a state representative and throughout her campaign for Illinois comptroller, Croke has pointed to her experience as a mother when discussing policies affecting working families.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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