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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 Hawaii Department of Health advises people to avoid swimming, wading, or other water contact when the water looks brown, murky or cloudy.
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
João advises her to bring it up to the chef directly.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Delta Delta's waiver specifically applies to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which advises flight passengers to allow at least four hours for domestic and international flight security screening.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Cole is now 35 and breaking in a new elbow, though his agent advises against mentioning the former fact.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Remove wristwatches and rings on fingers in case of swelling, the UC Davis Health Center advises.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The weather service advises against outdoor burns Saturday, as fires could spread rapidly with wind gusts as high as 25 mph possible.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The plan advises Congress to protect minors using AI services with more safeguards and take action to attempt to prevent electricity costs from spiking due to AI infrastructure.
—Hayden Field, The Verge, 20 Mar. 2026
In many ways, the independent autism committee will mimic its federal counterpart, which advises the government on autism research and services.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
João advises her to bring it up to the chef directly.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Delta Delta's waiver specifically applies to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which advises flight passengers to allow at least four hours for domestic and international flight security screening.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Cole is now 35 and breaking in a new elbow, though his agent advises against mentioning the former fact.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Remove wristwatches and rings on fingers in case of swelling, the UC Davis Health Center advises.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The weather service advises against outdoor burns Saturday, as fires could spread rapidly with wind gusts as high as 25 mph possible.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The plan advises Congress to protect minors using AI services with more safeguards and take action to attempt to prevent electricity costs from spiking due to AI infrastructure.
—Hayden Field, The Verge, 20 Mar. 2026
In many ways, the independent autism committee will mimic its federal counterpart, which advises the government on autism research and services.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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The National Park Service warns that excessive saltwater intrusion can weaken the trees over time, and in some cases, eventually kill them.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Self-assembly is free, but Peloton warns that the process can take up to 120 minutes and requires two people.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lord John informs his sad-sack drunk son William that his cousin Ben died and Ben’s surprise widow Amaranthus and baby Trevor appeared at his doorstep.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their work also informs creative direction, messaging, and timing across channels, helping teams apply audience insights in ways that can inform more aligned campaign decisions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Cass County jail alerts prosecutors when individuals are booked into its facility, but not law enforcement agencies.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Norton 360 Deluxe includes a dark web monitoring tool that continually scans dark web sites and shady forums for your private information and alerts you to data breaches.—
PCMag BrandX for Norton,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Physician David Agus, who teaches at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, held his ghostwriter responsible for the many instances of plagiarism that were identified in his popular science books.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is a synergy, too, between Nabeel and the students Razak teaches.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is a possibility that Porter County Commissioners could reconsider the April 1 startup date at its Tuesday meeting, but that will depend on what Gunn recommends, Biggs said.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all adults do at least two days of muscle strengthening activities per week, such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises like Pilates or yoga.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Mar. 2026
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Daughter discusses case Amanda Hundley, one of Smith’s daughters, hugged her mother outside the courthouse on Thursday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Sokolov also discusses his journey to the States around the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as John Wick’s unavoidable influence on his genre tale.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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