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
John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Toss it out, FDA says Anyone who bought the tuna is advised to throw it away, the FDA says, and visit Costco for a refund.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Officials advised residents to avoid the area into Monday evening.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Officials advised that those who do not exit in time will be directed across the border into Mexico, and that drivers should plan ahead when using alternate routes.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Listener discretion is advised.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Mahtomedi High School officials canceled Friday night’s football game against Bloomington Kennedy, saying the Washington County Sheriff’s Office had advised them to do so due to ongoing law enforcement activity in the area.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Patel has stood up for himself, making multiple appearances at press conferences and on television despite being advised otherwise.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 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
Epic’s website says seasonal rentals are limited, so customers are advised to act soon.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Toss it out, FDA says Anyone who bought the tuna is advised to throw it away, the FDA says, and visit Costco for a refund.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Officials advised residents to avoid the area into Monday evening.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Officials advised that those who do not exit in time will be directed across the border into Mexico, and that drivers should plan ahead when using alternate routes.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Listener discretion is advised.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Mahtomedi High School officials canceled Friday night’s football game against Bloomington Kennedy, saying the Washington County Sheriff’s Office had advised them to do so due to ongoing law enforcement activity in the area.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Patel has stood up for himself, making multiple appearances at press conferences and on television despite being advised otherwise.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The federal government's changing stance on climate change Federal scientists have warned about the negative impacts of climate change since at least 1974.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the snowfall will be accompanied with gusty winds of up to 50 mph.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The White House issued a clarification late Saturday that stated the fee would only apply to people who applied outside the country, would not affect renewals, or would be applied annually, as originally suggested by Lutnick.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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But officials have suggested the jet could become operational earlier.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The border detention camps Martin consulted contemporary and historic photos of border camps to design the chilling compounds where children and families are held in chain-link fencing pens.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Common calls came for gaps to be bridged, capacity to be built, benefits to be shared, stakeholders to be consulted, and inequalities to be redressed.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To stay informed, subscribe to our AI Logs newsletter for exclusive content.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The next day, a neighbor who had evacuated with the group informed him that his car had been engulfed.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities were alerted, and the two were placed in the custody of Child Protective Services.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The officer then alerted authorities, leading to the bombs being confiscated, the sentencing memo says.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the executive team was already reworking operations and technology priorities, many of the decisions required long-term investments and a willingness to take calculated risks that only the board could approve.—
Elena Rodighiero,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, deliberative choices are seen as more calculated or logical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Judge questions Amazon's legal tactics In July, Judge Chun formally admonished Amazon lawyers for some of their legal tactics in the lawsuit.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board admonished Bondi over her hate speech comments in an editorial published late Tuesday.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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