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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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
Steil took the heat from constituents July 31 in his first in-person town hall since House GOP leadership advised against in-person events in March.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Shields advises getting the porch ready for weekend hangs outdoors by checking a few basic tasks off of your list.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Third parties such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation and UC Davis’s Center for Watershed Sciences occasionally advise the group.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The office advised her to pick up her son and take him immediately to the children's hospital for a mental health evaluation.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Shields advises getting the porch ready for weekend hangs outdoors by checking a few basic tasks off of your list.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Third parties such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation and UC Davis’s Center for Watershed Sciences occasionally advise the group.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The office advised her to pick up her son and take him immediately to the children's hospital for a mental health evaluation.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Experts warned after the measure passed that there would be legal challenges to decide whether existing, more restrictive laws are still legal now that the constitutional amendment is in effect.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Experts have warned of an impending disaster, with food supplies running out by November.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump had recently suggested that a meeting could happen soon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The research also suggested that those who swap out three weekly potato servings with servings of whole grains saw an 8% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, per the BBC.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Scenic design is by Tony winner Derek McLane, with costumes by Tony nominee Jennifer Moeller and longtime Parton stylist Steve Summers consulting.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to consult with your attorney to garner any legal ramifications pertaining to your situation and any potential legal entanglements regarding AI and mental health.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The population count also informs how the government allocates federal funding for programs and public services including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Authorities say the investigation began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children, which alerted authorities in Contra Costa to suspicious online activity at Vannucci’s home.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Customers must agree to keep their delivery area clear of people and pets The Walmart app alerts a customer when their cart reaches the drone delivery weight and volume limits.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having family overseas taught Lacy about different levels of poverty around the globe.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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In 1978, Least Heat-Moon lost his job teaching English.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Travelers must opt in with their airline before flying, and TSA recommends updating their profile before their next trip.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Note that deals may differ by restaurant and reservations are highly recommended, as these menu specials tend to attract a healthy mix of locals and visitors alike—the DMV is a major foodie destination, after all.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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For six months, U.S. officials have met with their Russians counterparts to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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