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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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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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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
Still, Collins advised pairing watermelon with other foods.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
In an initial social media message, the department advised residents to report anything suspicious to police and to avoid the area due to a large police presence.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Instead, Thursday’s post was aimed at advising the industry on key principles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
On Thursday afternoon, residents living along a roughly seven-mile stretch of river between the two dams were advised to prepare and pack for possible evacuation.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
In an initial social media message, the department advised residents to report anything suspicious to police and to avoid the area due to a large police presence.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Instead, Thursday’s post was aimed at advising the industry on key principles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
On Thursday afternoon, residents living along a roughly seven-mile stretch of river between the two dams were advised to prepare and pack for possible evacuation.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Yet technology experts warn that outsourcing key decisions to AI exposes consumers to risks, potentially leading to communications errors and costing people money, while also potentially handing hackers the keys to their data.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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On the same day the report was published, the White House warned staff against using private information to trade on prediction markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Allen has a general noise ordinance, but nothing specific to pickleball, which is what Kacines suggests.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Halperin suggests doing a tick check at the end of the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jack Doggett, a food and drink analyst with the consulting firm Mintel, said his research indicates 60% of consumers who buy sports drinks aren’t athletes but want the functional ingredients those drinks provide, like electrolytes for hydration and carbohydrates for energy.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bass has actually been be able to consult former MLB second baseman Jason Kipnis, a Glenbrook North graduate who ended his playing career with the Chicago Cubs in 2020 and has returned to his alma mater as a volunteer assistant.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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The women were informed that filming for season five was to be paused until production’s investigation, which is separate from the law enforcement investigation, concludes.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Paul Revere’s famous Midnight ride alerted the colonists that British troops (known as Regulars or Redcoats) were on the march to capture military supplies and leaders.—
William Lambers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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With the jumpy Moon in your partnership zone and vulnerable Chiron in your academic sector, their cooperative sextile has much to teach you.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Leone taught and codified dozens of complicated pick-stroke combinations, to give depth and expression.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is why Rubens recommends focusing on determinate varieties of tomatoes.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nothing has been officially scheduled yet, the official said, who asked not to be named to discuss the administration's internal plans.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to the agenda, the Board of Managers will discuss behind closed doors the decision not to renew or terminate certain contracts, then take up a public vote.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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