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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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
If anyone knows of a local source for this plant, please advise.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Travelers are advised to check their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Tap water is still safe to drink unless advised otherwise by the Louisville Water Company.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Esposito advised smokers not to flick their cigarette butts and to properly extinguish them before throwing them out.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Travelers are advised to check their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Tap water is still safe to drink unless advised otherwise by the Louisville Water Company.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Esposito advised smokers not to flick their cigarette butts and to properly extinguish them before throwing them out.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
Verb
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Israel opened and closed Gaza’s borders with Egypt arbitrarily and without warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The United States and France first warned more than a decade ago that Russian satellites appeared to be spying and collecting information on their assets, including on commercially run satellites.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just a day before the auction, internet sleuth Perezcope, published an instagram post suggesting the hard enamel had been recessed, while pointing out discrepancies in the numerals and so on.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to Ortiz, the Fionna and Cake series creators consulted with them on how to best represent Hunter's identity — which is how the character ended up with visible top surgery scars.—
James Factora,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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But a consulting firm that tracks pink slips noted a big surge in layoff notices.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, a bystander realized something wasn't right and alerted a lifeguard, Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra told WBTW.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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To understand what makes the mRNA shots special, the researchers examined blood and tissue samples and found that the COVID shots appeared to activate the innate immune system — a fundamental, early-warning defense mechanism that alerts other parts of the immune system to prepare for an attack.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Richard Feynman teaching that adult ed class.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her instructor, Keishel Panton, graduated from Lindsey 13 years ago and returned to teach after working at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami, and as a traveling nurse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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To address these gaps, the researchers recommend accelerated stability testing based on International Electrotechnical Commission standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Experts recommend starting estrogen therapy before the age of 60 or within ten years of the start of menopause — which begins one year after your last period.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Previous Japanese leaders have avoided discussing Taiwan in the context of a military response.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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In a May promo clip introducing the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance RC65, New Balance’s global VP of lifestyle and basketball, Brian Lynn, discussed the origins of the new model.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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