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
However, these sites are advising business owners to use mail carriers with a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) option.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
The San Diego airport and others are advising passengers to arrive at least two hours before their departure time.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Stella Jet is advising clients to plan ahead and stay informed as the industry adapts to ongoing federal disruptions.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Nashville International Airport is advising travelers to monitor their flight status and contact their airlines directly for updates.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Once considered superficial next to financial advice and tax planning, services for health and wellness, family and kids, and travel and self-improvement are becoming core competencies in the business of advising and helping wealthy families.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Peloton is advising customers to check its website to determine if their particular model is affected by the recall.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Republicans try to learn lessons from 2025 elections Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy reflected on the loss in a short video, advising his fellow Republicans to focus on lowering utility bills and grocery costs, among other areas.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
The San Diego airport and others are advising passengers to arrive at least two hours before their departure time.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Stella Jet is advising clients to plan ahead and stay informed as the industry adapts to ongoing federal disruptions.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Nashville International Airport is advising travelers to monitor their flight status and contact their airlines directly for updates.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Once considered superficial next to financial advice and tax planning, services for health and wellness, family and kids, and travel and self-improvement are becoming core competencies in the business of advising and helping wealthy families.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Peloton is advising customers to check its website to determine if their particular model is affected by the recall.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Republicans try to learn lessons from 2025 elections Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy reflected on the loss in a short video, advising his fellow Republicans to focus on lowering utility bills and grocery costs, among other areas.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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Far fewer people are going camping, a popular activity in the cool fall weather; in some cities, staff are handing out flyers warning picnic-goers not to leave food lying around, NHK reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Republicans grappling with Tuesday’s Democratic romp are warning the White House that no matter how many foreign policy goals the president achieves, voters will care about the economy more.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schulman told Bloomberg the increase in comparable sales was the result of some consumers adding sides or ordering more premium proteins like steak, suggesting wealthier consumers are propping up Cava as others pull back.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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While previous research has begun to highlight the association between dietary patterns and cognitive health, the authors point out that previous findings suggesting a link with dairy have been inconsistent.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeremy Tancredi, a partner who specializes in supply chain issues at consulting firm West Monroe and who previously worked for UPS as an industrial engineer, said there could still be an impact on deliveries during the holiday season.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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In doing so, the White House appeared to sidestep Congress, posting the notification on the Federal Register a month after it was signed without consulting with congressional Democrats.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
9 Nov. 2025
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Starmer wrote Sheeran, informing him about the changes to the National Curriculum.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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At Ikhrata’s final SANDAG board meeting before his December 2023 resignation — barely an hour after he was celebrated for his years of service — the former CEO accepted responsibility for not informing the board sooner.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The law offered Ohioans a cash incentive to inform on their neighbors by alerting local authorities whenever a white employer hired Black workers who had not registered or did not have proof of freedom.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The robot also serves as an inspection agent, alerting operators whenever unexpected occurrences or safety issues are detected in the warehouse area, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Richard Feynman teaching that adult ed class.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prieto found sponsors to help continue teaching classes to veterans at no cost to them.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The almanac was a primary source of long-range weather predictions and agricultural information for farmers for generations, recommending planting times and helping farmers plan their commercial crops and energy usage.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Why Trust Travel + Leisure John Lonsdale has spent over a decade testing products and recommending his favorite gifts for men.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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To uncover others, tribal governments and Indigenous influencers are actively discussing the potential benefits of AI in their communities — as well as the potential risks.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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