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
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
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Those users with the latest version of Google Maps were advised to go to their timeline and hit the cloud icon before selecting the option to import a backup of data.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
After she named Williams, an officer told her that Johnson City lacked jurisdiction in this case, and advised her to call law enforcement in nearby Elizabethton, where the crash had happened.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
An employee at the company reportedly advised that her family fly to Cozumel, Mexico and board the cruise there.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The Catholic Church has very good legal counsel, and its lawyers would have advised it of both the benefits of separate incorporation (limited liability) and the price of that benefit (no unemployment exemption).
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
Still, her doctor advised her to get a colonoscopy, just to be on the safe side.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Google also pointed users to a help center article for more information about the Google Home app and advised any users still having problems to reach out to customer support for further assistance.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Verb
Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Those users with the latest version of Google Maps were advised to go to their timeline and hit the cloud icon before selecting the option to import a backup of data.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
After she named Williams, an officer told her that Johnson City lacked jurisdiction in this case, and advised her to call law enforcement in nearby Elizabethton, where the crash had happened.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
An employee at the company reportedly advised that her family fly to Cozumel, Mexico and board the cruise there.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The Catholic Church has very good legal counsel, and its lawyers would have advised it of both the benefits of separate incorporation (limited liability) and the price of that benefit (no unemployment exemption).
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
Still, her doctor advised her to get a colonoscopy, just to be on the safe side.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Google also pointed users to a help center article for more information about the Google Home app and advised any users still having problems to reach out to customer support for further assistance.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The union had previously warned that the strike, which began with walkouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and the coffee giant’s hometown of Seattle last week, could spread to hundreds of stores if the company did not meet the baristas’ demands at the bargaining table.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While no concrete information on what the MR headset will offer has been outed, it has been suggested the Vivo model will surpass the Apple Vision Pro in some respects.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prime Day itself showcased just a glimpse of what’s to come for the upcoming back-to-school season, Black Friday and holiday season: measurable impact through promotions and more calculated planning early on.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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This active and calculated planning demonstrates that a company is well prepared for the industry’s transition and positions them to lead in resilience, innovation, and sustained value creation.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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When one attendee attempted to bend the rules, Reilly admonished the punter, urging them to live in the moment and absorb the connection between the performer and the audience.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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The judge also admonished state officials for refusing to make the new nitrogen hypoxia protocol publicly available.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.—
Abigayle Ward,
Hartford Courant,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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