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
Briauna Brown, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Duke Energy advised customers to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links and attachments.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Only essential travel is advised.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Those in the area who have ingested a death cap mushroom should contact the CPCS hotline at 1-800-222-1222 and seek medical attention right away, health officials advised.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Customers who have purchased the affected lots are advised to immediately throw out the chocolate and not consume it.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Travelers are advised to wear repellent and cover up bare skin as needed.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Franklin, on the other hand, previously advised a younger cut-off.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 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
In Irving, police advised drivers Wednesday morning to take it slow after officers responded to multiple crashes and traffic hazards related to the icy conditions.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Duke Energy advised customers to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links and attachments.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Only essential travel is advised.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Those in the area who have ingested a death cap mushroom should contact the CPCS hotline at 1-800-222-1222 and seek medical attention right away, health officials advised.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Customers who have purchased the affected lots are advised to immediately throw out the chocolate and not consume it.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Travelers are advised to wear repellent and cover up bare skin as needed.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Franklin, on the other hand, previously advised a younger cut-off.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Credit scores typically range from 300 to 850, with scores of around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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Still, others are happiest at a considered farm stay or upstate hideaway, where the pleasure lies in quiet mornings and befriending animals on the farm.—
Livia Caligor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
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Visitors to K’gari are warned to stay at least 20 meters from the animals, travel in groups, and keep children within arm’s reach.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The National Weather Service warned of widespread heavy snow and a band of ice stretching from east Texas to North Carolina.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others suggested that a more accessible Boulder could encourage people to stay longer.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Former Executive Features Editor at Country & Town House, Rosalyn has written for the Financial Times, the Telegraph, Tatler, The Independent, Suitcase, Glamour, Harpers Bazaar and BA Highlife, and consulted on content for several luxury brands and hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The letter, Mandal said, was a bold overture, given that the city attorney and other key players in the department’s oversight were not consulted beforehand.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Our understanding of how their brains tolerate hypothermia and ischemia has informed research efforts, as well as life-saving treatments, for stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His view of the agency is informed by his experience as a young astronaut preparing to fly when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry in 2003, killing all seven passengers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an embarrassing moment for Amazon, numerous outlets are reporting that bosses accidentally alerted the AWS team a day early about the layoffs, having sent a commiseration email and meeting invitation by mistake.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under changes Beach has ordered for the county's electronic monitoring program, authorities will be alerted when someone on electronic monitoring is committing a major violation.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An investor looks at the risks, looks at the rewards, and makes a calculated decision.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belichick's strict, calculated approach to player management was a defining quality that yielded New England six Super Bowl trophies and nine appearances under the coach's leadership from 2000-2023.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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