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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 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 Garwin advised the government on panels ranging from the President’s Science Advisory Committee, to the JASON panel of high-level defense advisers, to leading the State Department’s Arms Control and Nonproliferation Advisory Board (now called the International Security Advisory Board). Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 16 May 2025 And while Goldman didn't have a hand in the Charter-Cox tie-up, fellow portfolio name Wells Fargo was among the firms advising Cox. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 May 2025 Wildlife officials advise people not to leave food outside and to secure garbage and recyclables, which can present attractive targets to bears looking for a meal. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025 The expert panel advised that the Health Ministry should cover the full cost of childbirth and that a unified price should be set nationwide. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for advise
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  • Key Takeaways Walmart warns tariffs will raise prices, triggering inflation concerns Markets seek tariff clarity; volatility trends suggest cautious optimism Retail earnings next week may reveal shifting consumer spending habits On Thursday, stocks closed mixed with the S&P 500 up 0.4%.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Showrunner Jess Brownell, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the U.K. premiere for Part 2 last year in June, had warned fans to expect a wait of up to two years.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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  • Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
  • In his plan, Voight suggested something along these lines too: a 10 to 20 percent federal rebate that would stack with any existing state credits.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
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  • Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.
    Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • In a recent report on the state of AI studios, consulting firm FBRC.ai found the focus shifting from gee-whiz tech to traditionally rigorous storytelling.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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  • The film also stars Dave Bautista as Steve, the show’s producer who informs Shelly that her longtime gig is coming to an end.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Parents and teachers were not informed of that probe or her indictment on 19 charges in August 2024, and only discovered this information two months ago when local outlet WHYY broke the story.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 16 May 2025
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  • For me, being a man controlled by God, things that are blasphemous always alert me.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 2 May 2025
  • Covarrubias said his team was alerted last week to a case of someone who became sick in El Paso and returned home to Juarez.
    DEVI SHASTRI, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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  • Revere used that skill to teach himself to become an engraver and later a dentist, fashioning implants for his patients.
    John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • The film’s director, Catherine Masud, who teaches at UConn, will present and discuss the film on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Real Art Ways.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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  • By analyzing behavior patterns in real-time, brands can accurately identify site traffic to create intuitive experiences, send messages at the optimal point in the shopper's journey and recommend products that align with individual preferences and history.
    Amit Jhawar, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • Companies that scored well on mental health were also more likely to be recommended to others.
    Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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  • An Israeli military official, who requested anonymity to discuss operational details, said that some ground troops had begun to advance in Gaza, but declined to say when, where or how far.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • But social media is full of media personalities and onlookers discussing the Combs trial with the timbre of a gossip blogger recounting a Real Housewives episode.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025

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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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