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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 Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.
—CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Sentient begins planning three months out – and advises clients to do the same.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Pegula advises attending earlier in the tournament's first week.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Western Interstate Commission also advises universities on potential ways to offset the decline.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
If the pimple is more cyst-like, Chiu advises to repeat the technique 2-3 times throughout the day.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The product is not designed or intended to be heated, microwaved, or altered in any way, and existing safety guidance advises against misuse.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.
—CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Sentient begins planning three months out – and advises clients to do the same.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Pegula advises attending earlier in the tournament's first week.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Western Interstate Commission also advises universities on potential ways to offset the decline.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
If the pimple is more cyst-like, Chiu advises to repeat the technique 2-3 times throughout the day.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The product is not designed or intended to be heated, microwaved, or altered in any way, and existing safety guidance advises against misuse.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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Sentian warns that the frequency of Super El Nino could double over the coming century, thanks to climate change.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Don’t be impatient Avoid the temptation to venture outdoors during the calm in the eye of the storm, the National Hurricane Center warns.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
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His experience high up in department leadership and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in the jails and familiarity with how immigration enforcement intersects with the county jails informs his plans, Corbett said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign that informs people about the risks associated with asteroid impacts.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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In the same way that physical pain alerts your body to an injury, shame alerts your mind to potential social injury, such as rejection, exclusion or damage to reputation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The incoming call emits a blaring ringtone that alerts a three-man crew at a moment’s notice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Gessen teaches at Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and lives in New York City.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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An essential seven-email nurture sequence then teaches, builds trust, handles objections, and ultimately closes sales automatically.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The study recommends universal shots against 11 diseases while moving flu, hepatitis, rotavirus, RSV and some meningitis vaccines to high-risk or ‘shared decision-making’ categories.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Dawn recommends breathable linen and cotton styles for especially hot destinations, while poly blends can feel slightly more elevated for dinners or nights out.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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This entry discusses theories of press–government relations, the functions of the state in relation to the press, and characterizations of the press’s role in relation to government.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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The group — which the neighbors call a pod and numbers about 10 — often discusses their older years at the weekly dinners that started in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Asheville area in September 2024.—
Jessica Blough,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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