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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
Now, rather than recommending the above vaccines, the HHS advises making a decision in conjunction with your health care provider.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Parents with questions about vaccines or any other medical issue should talk to their child’s pediatrician, the AAP advises.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Hurt advises considering tech support when looking at smart birdhouses.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
To maximize the pill’s ability to absorb, people taking it should swallow it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with up to half a glass of water with no food, drinks, or other medications for at least 30 minutes, the company advises, so nothing will interfere with the pill’s activity.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Meeting summaries from the Danish Vaccine Council — an expert panel that advises Denmark on vaccine recommendations — from November, 2024 suggest growing interest in reassessing rotavirus, chickenpox and hepatitis B vaccinations.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
With a $51 million budget and about 200 staffers, the county counsel’s office advises the Board of Supervisors and the county’s many departments and agencies on complex legal challenges.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Beyond the daily livestream, podcast and newsletter, Jordan builds and advises high-impact AI systems across media, fintech and enterprise sectors.
—Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Spaeter advises cleaning your dishwasher at least once a month by pouring two cups of white vinegar in a dishwasher-safe container, placing it upright on the lower rack, and running a normal cycle with the heat dry setting turned off.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Parents with questions about vaccines or any other medical issue should talk to their child’s pediatrician, the AAP advises.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Hurt advises considering tech support when looking at smart birdhouses.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
To maximize the pill’s ability to absorb, people taking it should swallow it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with up to half a glass of water with no food, drinks, or other medications for at least 30 minutes, the company advises, so nothing will interfere with the pill’s activity.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Meeting summaries from the Danish Vaccine Council — an expert panel that advises Denmark on vaccine recommendations — from November, 2024 suggest growing interest in reassessing rotavirus, chickenpox and hepatitis B vaccinations.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
With a $51 million budget and about 200 staffers, the county counsel’s office advises the Board of Supervisors and the county’s many departments and agencies on complex legal challenges.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Beyond the daily livestream, podcast and newsletter, Jordan builds and advises high-impact AI systems across media, fintech and enterprise sectors.
—Cnbc Make It Staff, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Spaeter advises cleaning your dishwasher at least once a month by pouring two cups of white vinegar in a dishwasher-safe container, placing it upright on the lower rack, and running a normal cycle with the heat dry setting turned off.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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The report warns that the average global temperature rise over multiple decades is likely to exceed the Paris Agreement threshold within the next decade.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Climate Prediction Center warns of potential early-season lake-effect snow in northern Ohio, gusty winds and temperatures well below normal, especially in areas near Lake Erie and in higher terrain.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Confrontation, Khamenei suggests, is an inevitability.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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As the name suggests, everything—from cover to pages—is black, so just any ink won’t show up.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This level of integration could be a significant boon to the department, said Brian Higgins, a lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who consults with public safety departments across the nation.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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To understand what makes the mRNA shots special, the researchers examined blood and tissue samples and found that the COVID shots appeared to activate the innate immune system — a fundamental, early-warning defense mechanism that alerts other parts of the immune system to prepare for an attack.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Read reviews, confirm licenses and search for scam alerts online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Adopting these federal tax cuts for businesses could, at least in theory, attract businesses to Idaho, said Seth Ruhter, who teaches courses on economics and corporate finance at the College of Idaho.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a young man, he was raised by his domineering father (Charles Dance), who sits with him and teaches him about the sciences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The shift is effective immediately, and the CDC now recommends all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases — six fewer than this time last year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Borysiewicz recommends starting a new skincare regime a number of months before having any clinical treatments.—
Kathleen Baird-Murray,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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On the podcast, Michaels discusses topics centered around health and wellness with different guests, and the conversations span mental health, science, current events, relationships and work life.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here, Ilori discusses his new mission.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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