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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
Kadiri says she's even helped the woman open a bank account and advised her about health issues.
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Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
The core Mom skills — listening, caring, advising; maybe a little nagging, maybe shutting up — never go away.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
As part of the nation’s 250 celebration and Historic Preservation Month, a variety of buildings will be open to the public, with no admission cost — there will be a lot to see, with docents to advise you along the way.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Law enforcement responded and did not find visible damage to Bridges’ vehicle, but advised his current girlfriend to request a restraining order against Johnson, the motion said.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
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Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
The core Mom skills — listening, caring, advising; maybe a little nagging, maybe shutting up — never go away.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
As part of the nation’s 250 celebration and Historic Preservation Month, a variety of buildings will be open to the public, with no admission cost — there will be a lot to see, with docents to advise you along the way.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Law enforcement responded and did not find visible damage to Bridges’ vehicle, but advised his current girlfriend to request a restraining order against Johnson, the motion said.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Environmental advocates and researchers have warned about the strains data centers place on water, electricity and air quality, though data can be hard to come by.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Federal regulators warned that, in some situations, the sediment could interfere with brake performance.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Turner lore suggested the college student was expelled from the Ivy League school for having a female student in his dormitory room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Anyone concerned about wearable health data should consult a doctor for medical guidance.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Less than a week after that announcement, DIA put plans to commission a feasibility study on hold after Denver City Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore questioned why the airport didn’t first consult the community and residents around DIA.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, the hunters brought the deer to a butcher who then informed EnCon police.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Davis, the observer, said that unlike the earlier trackers, the Migra Map doesn’t attempt to alert people to events occurring in real time, but reports enforcement actions after the fact.—
Carolina Cuellar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Look for a service that monitors all three major credit bureaus, scans the dark web and alerts you to suspicious changes tied to your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Miller has coached at Mitty since 1986 and served as head coach since 1988, in addition to teaching AP World History.—
Glenn Reeves,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Just a wonderful man that teaches you lessons, teaches you camaraderie, unity, doing things as a unit, that no one’s different.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Mohammadi’s brother Hamidreza Mohammadi, who is based in Oslo, had said medical examiners previously recommended her transfer to Tehran but the decision was blocked.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Aside from scheduling a regular professional HVAC maintenance check, Sinclair recommends homeowners frequently clean around their outdoor AC unit.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gulf leaders are scheduled to meet in Jeddah on Tuesday to discuss the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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