as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
his advised use of the inflammatory term set off a firestorm, just as he had intended
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as in warned
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 suggested
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 consulted
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 informed
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 alerted
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 advised
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Meaningful persuasion requires the suspension of some short-term interests for the sake of long-term interests, which is why coercive economic statecraft among allies is ill advised.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
The wind screens deflect a fair amount of wind (and rain), but Super 3 drivers are well advised to wear some form of eye protection.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
As a safety precaution, the Ottawa Police Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation temporarily closed a nearby road, and individuals in the area were advised to shelter in place.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The agency advised those at risk for mpox to seek vaccinations, but said the risk is low for those who are not at risk.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Police officers advised a dispatcher that the suspect vehicle was empty and no children were located inside.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
After Party Studios was advised on the deal by Waypoint Partners.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
After Party Studios were advised by Waypoint Partners.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Morgan Stanley advised on the transaction.
—Nariman Gizitdinov, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
After Eubanks steps down as CFO, Justin Coe, chief accounting officer, will assume the role of principal financial officer of the company and its advised REITs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Meaningful persuasion requires the suspension of some short-term interests for the sake of long-term interests, which is why coercive economic statecraft among allies is ill advised.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
The wind screens deflect a fair amount of wind (and rain), but Super 3 drivers are well advised to wear some form of eye protection.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
Verb
Immediately after the event, the official advised against hiring Gorka because his teachings potentially violated department principles against bias in training.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
As a safety precaution, the Ottawa Police Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation temporarily closed a nearby road, and individuals in the area were advised to shelter in place.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The agency advised those at risk for mpox to seek vaccinations, but said the risk is low for those who are not at risk.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Police officers advised a dispatcher that the suspect vehicle was empty and no children were located inside.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
After Party Studios was advised on the deal by Waypoint Partners.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
After Party Studios were advised by Waypoint Partners.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Morgan Stanley advised on the transaction.
—Nariman Gizitdinov, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Another surgery swapped out her breast implants to erase her shoulder pain in 2022, Dishell said, but doctors warned her then that her other pain was unlikely to improve.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lamont suggested Tuesday that about $100 million could be peeled away from the rebate program to increase aid to cities and towns.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump also suggested developments could be imminent on the Iran front.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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About 14% of homebuyers 18 to 26 have consulted a community or government down payment assistance program (DPAP).—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan said Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Troy Aikman, who was involved in the hiring process for both Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, may be in the team’s draft room next week but won’t be consulted for picks.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to an arrest affidavit, Irving ISD alerted the police department after an 8-year-old girl told her mother about the incident, who then reported it to the district.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The incident unfolded after an employee noticed a suspicious individual and alerted security, according to an internal email from Christopher Knight, vice president of security for CVS Health, which owns Aetna.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The space agency arguably took a smart, calculated risk, though some experts vocally criticized the decision to fly.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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This was a calculated attempt to terrorize people because of their faith.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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