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as in warns
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 suggests
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 consults
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 informs
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 alerts
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 advises
The Princeton Review’s Franek advises students and families not to be deterred by the sky-high sticker prices.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The European Commission advises that member states roll it out at various crossing points by sea, air, and land.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Rather than relying on one dominant platform, Argenti advises professionals to curate a customized mix of AI tools suited to different tasks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
The Florida Department of Health advises that adults can eat two meals of snakehead per week or per month depending on where the fish are caught.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Coconino National Forest advises travelers that Oak Creek Canyon attracts large crowds and parking fills up early every day.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In case that wasn't enough of a wink from the show's creators, there's a scene in the finale where the head nurse at the institution holding Gein advises him to write a book, noting that so many other people have taken liberties with his story.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
What Else to Consider Despite their benefits, Alsing advises considering the cost and overall nutritional value.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Meta also advises wearers to respect people's privacy and preferences.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The European Commission advises that member states roll it out at various crossing points by sea, air, and land.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Rather than relying on one dominant platform, Argenti advises professionals to curate a customized mix of AI tools suited to different tasks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
The Florida Department of Health advises that adults can eat two meals of snakehead per week or per month depending on where the fish are caught.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Coconino National Forest advises travelers that Oak Creek Canyon attracts large crowds and parking fills up early every day.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In case that wasn't enough of a wink from the show's creators, there's a scene in the finale where the head nurse at the institution holding Gein advises him to write a book, noting that so many other people have taken liberties with his story.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
What Else to Consider Despite their benefits, Alsing advises considering the cost and overall nutritional value.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Meta also advises wearers to respect people's privacy and preferences.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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But Drury warns that consumers shouldn't just focus on price alone.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Miller warns that what starts on campus doesn’t stay there, saying the answer is more debate, not censorship.—
Mitch Picasso , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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That's according to a new study that suggests a link between social media use and poorer cognition in teens.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The latest installment, which premiered Thursday on Netflix, picks up just moments after the Season 2 cliffhanger when the President dies after Hal (Rufus Sewell) informs him of Vice President Grace Penn’s involvement in the bombing of a British aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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That shift informs the way climbing gyms are put together.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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These alerts address hazards such as sneaker waves, rip currents, shore break, and hazardous surf—all of which can lead to serious injury or death for swimmers, surfers, and coastal visitors.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the SmartThings app alerts you when the door is left open or if there’s an unexpected change in temperature.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The middle school currently teaches only sixth grade and will add a grade for the next two years.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Fet-Fisk chef recommends cemetery wine strolls and late nights at the Squirrel Cage.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Freeman notes that Dominion Energy South Carolina recommends washing full loads with cold water, as water heating can represent up to 80% of the energy consumed during a wash cycle.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Below, during a recent conversation with THR, McGraw also discusses doing most of her Black Phone 2 stunts, as well as her dream to play another Gwen, Spider-Gwen, in a live-action film.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Was talks about his new album, and then discusses his long journey through the music business, going deep on Dylan, the Stones, and much, much more.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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