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
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
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Investigators have advised drivers to avoid the area due to low visibility until conditions improve.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
At the same time, D’Agostino advised Epstein on potential investments in bonds issued by Venezuela’s state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, PDVSA.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders advised community members to carry their passports or immigration documents to the mosque.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund is donor-advised.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Verb
Commercial airline passengers are advised to check their flight status online.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Investigators have advised drivers to avoid the area due to low visibility until conditions improve.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
At the same time, D’Agostino advised Epstein on potential investments in bonds issued by Venezuela’s state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, PDVSA.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders advised community members to carry their passports or immigration documents to the mosque.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund is donor-advised.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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In a world often focused on visibility and performance, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Vintage presents a considered vision of modern perfumery, one that values intimacy, familiarity, and the profound human experience of scent.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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McCarthy warned that being too quick to bring untested criminal cases against political adversaries risks damaging institutional legitimacy regardless of which party is in power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Antarctica remains his final continental conquest—the penguins have been warned.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The San Diego Union-Tribune consulted local attorneys and guides published by civil liberties groups on how people seeking to document law enforcement can exercise their rights safely and lawfully.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Huyghe consulted both a physicist and a philosopher in the making Liminals using experimental methods to create a dense sonic experience.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Britain has informed the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons alleging a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a press release said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The library features several spaces that were informed by community feedback, including a community room and a Maker’s Space, where visitors can use 3D printers or take cooking classes.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The North Sewickley Township Police Department alerted residents just before noon on Thursday about rising water levels, adivisng people who live along the Connoquenessing Creek to evacuate.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The center then alerted the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The shark appeared to be tracking the warmest available zone — a calculated response to a brutally cold environment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her look is very, very calculated.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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