1
as in warning
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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2
as in suggesting
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 consulting
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 informing
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 alerting
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 advising
More recently, the firm built a notable business in women’s sports, advising on multiple rounds of NWSL expansion.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
After 60 years as CEO of the conglomerate that owns everything from Dairy Queen to insurer Geico, Warren Buffett handed over the reins to Abel but is advising him and still serving as chairman.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Baltimore City Department of Transportation says the closure is expected to remain through Monday, advising motorists to use alternative routes as repairs take place.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Authorities typically publish airspace warning notices called NOTAMs advising pilots to steer clear of a rocket’s flight path and downrange drop zones where spent booster rockets fall back to Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Following the Rome crash, Boeing also issued new guidance to all airlines and updated its training manuals, advising pilots on how to handle birds.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The firm works across both the primary and secondary markets, advising collectors on acquisitions while also guiding philanthropic strategy and institutional engagement.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
For women with dense tissue, the ACP says 3D mammography may be considered as a supplement, while advising against routine MRI or ultrasound for average-risk individuals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
After 60 years as CEO of the conglomerate that owns everything from Dairy Queen to insurer Geico, Warren Buffett handed over the reins to Abel but is advising him and still serving as chairman.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Baltimore City Department of Transportation says the closure is expected to remain through Monday, advising motorists to use alternative routes as repairs take place.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Authorities typically publish airspace warning notices called NOTAMs advising pilots to steer clear of a rocket’s flight path and downrange drop zones where spent booster rockets fall back to Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Following the Rome crash, Boeing also issued new guidance to all airlines and updated its training manuals, advising pilots on how to handle birds.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The firm works across both the primary and secondary markets, advising collectors on acquisitions while also guiding philanthropic strategy and institutional engagement.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
For women with dense tissue, the ACP says 3D mammography may be considered as a supplement, while advising against routine MRI or ultrasound for average-risk individuals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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His aggressive redistricting proposal faces pushback from Republican lawmakers and legal challenges, with critics warning the gerrymandered map could backfire and boost Democrats instead.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tech stocks slid Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal published a report warning that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was falling short of revenue and user targets, fueling concerns about whether the tech industry’s multitrillion-dollar investment in AI will eventually pay off.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reports indicate that significant numbers of voters are only now tuning into the campaign as the June primary election approaches, suggesting the race has struggled to maintain sustained engagement or generate early momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The key question for the AI era is whether cheaper legal memos, financial models, and consulting decks will similarly unlock dormant, unmet demand at scale—or whether most of that demand was already being served, and AI is simply doing the same work with fewer people.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Statistical Forecasting, the consulting firm that the city hires to model enrollment for school capital investment, projects that enrollment will drop another 11 percent in the next five years in the city’s traditional public schools.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The passenger responded to an email from the ship’s operator informing passengers of the health event and checked himself in at a hospital.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In addition to informing policymakers and expanding research resources to find out more about the genesis of these events, scientists say more public awareness that these events are even happening is key.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Salem City Hall has posted an advisory alerting residents to memorial services scheduled for next week.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Several universities across the country, including Columbia University, Rutgers, Princeton, Kent State, Harvard and Georgetown have issued statements alerting students to the hack impacting institutions nationwide.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Miller has coached at Mitty since 1986 and served as head coach since 1988, in addition to teaching AP World History.—
Glenn Reeves,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The ship is massive - 530 feet, nine decks - and it's being prepped for its annual summer teaching cruise.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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For years, wildlife experts advised people attacked by black bears to fight back, while recommending that anyone confronted by a much larger grizzly lie still and play dead.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine, which has been highly effective at fighting a virus that can lead to lifelong infections and liver cancer.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The open letter comes as EU Member states are discussing plans to combine funding for culture, media and civil society into a single pot.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Board members had signed nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing information related to the search, partly to protect candidates’ current employment.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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