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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
In the end, the thieves did not steal his car, but Roy advises any other victim — let the thieves take it.
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Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When selecting a bird bath, only use a shallow dish that is no deeper than 3 inches, advises Mizejewski.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
If munitions were released indoors, the CDC advises to get out of the building.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Lanham also advises shifting your mindset about workplace relationships as a preemptive move.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
If the powerful winter storm knocks out your electricity, the American Red Cross advises people to be ready with emergency preparedness kits that include coolers, ice, water, flashlights and batteries, a first aid kit, a seven-day supply of medications and more.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
For those who must get out on the roads, ODOT advises drivers to slow down, stay at least 200 feet behind snowplows and stay aware of black ice on roadways.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Jan. 2026
Latini also advises keeping tree limbs trimmed to around two feet away from the home.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Bristol advises that as the storm brews, water will be key for all wildlife.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When selecting a bird bath, only use a shallow dish that is no deeper than 3 inches, advises Mizejewski.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
If munitions were released indoors, the CDC advises to get out of the building.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Lanham also advises shifting your mindset about workplace relationships as a preemptive move.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
If the powerful winter storm knocks out your electricity, the American Red Cross advises people to be ready with emergency preparedness kits that include coolers, ice, water, flashlights and batteries, a first aid kit, a seven-day supply of medications and more.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
For those who must get out on the roads, ODOT advises drivers to slow down, stay at least 200 feet behind snowplows and stay aware of black ice on roadways.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Jan. 2026
Latini also advises keeping tree limbs trimmed to around two feet away from the home.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Bristol advises that as the storm brews, water will be key for all wildlife.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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The cautious Roth, however, warns that companies can be prone to abrupt reversals of fortune.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Historical precedent suggests 18-24 months between credibility-damaging foreign policy moments and electoral materialization.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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And these bonds may slow aging, a recent study suggests.—
Hasmik Kirakosyan,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Athlete feedback informs the use of thin padding and a lightweight heel counter beneath to balance comfort, capture and weight.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And when Lord Penwood dies, the villainous step-mother informs poor Sophie that her father left her no inheritance, and to survive, Sophie must become a maid in the Penwood house.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Americans in most of the eastern half of the country were under extreme winter weather alerts on Saturday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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The weather alerts stretch from the Southwest up through New England.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Marco Cenabre, for example, teaches literature at New Haven Academy, a public high school in New Haven.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Balance teaches validated meditation skills, such as body scan, breath control, and visualization.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because the tragus area is prone to swelling, Tash recommends switching to a mini hoop once the piercing has fully healed, which can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lopez recommends that those who have to be out allow extra time to reach their destination and keep plenty of space between themselves and other motorists.—
Star-Telegram staff,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the first clip, Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly discusses the accusations, made by many MLB fans, that his team’s spending has made the sport less competitive, less fun and less fair.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The three year lifespan of the Chief AI Officer discusses the stabilize, focus, embed, and dissolve phases.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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