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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recipients are advised always to check a sender's email.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said Monday TSA waits can extend up to two hours and advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Her physician advised the choice, Ora said, given her mother's experience of early menopause following breast cancer treatment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours early on Sunday via social media posts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Preschoolers and School-Age Kids Here are three parenting approaches earlier generations advised when parenting preschoolers and school-age children.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 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
The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recipients are advised always to check a sender's email.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said Monday TSA waits can extend up to two hours and advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Her physician advised the choice, Ora said, given her mother's experience of early menopause following breast cancer treatment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours early on Sunday via social media posts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Preschoolers and School-Age Kids Here are three parenting approaches earlier generations advised when parenting preschoolers and school-age children.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 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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According to the complaint, officials in Lower Oxford Township had previously warned the HBCU about crowd control and parking issues that prevented EMS vehicles from responding to emergencies.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Officials warned flying debris could be dangerous for anyone caught outside and said mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Globally, real coastal sea levels are on average about a foot higher than previous models suggested.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have suggested that Little Foot could belong to the prometheus or africanus species under Australopithecus, or perhaps even be a previously unknown human relative.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 76ers said Sunday that Maxey will be consulted after the additional tests to determine a treatment plan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Any government agency with equity in the information set to be declassified would also be consulted.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Monday, officers were alerted to a possibly deceased person near Georgia Street and the railroad tracks that run behind the station.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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An employee at a business saw the boy and alerted police.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some Chinese analysts argue that not providing security guarantees to partners represents a calculated approach from Beijing that differentiates it from the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Switching Obstacle Avoidance in complex environments like this is a calculated risk, but simple flight, care and attention to the environment go a long way.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
24 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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