advising

verb

present participle of advise
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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3
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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4
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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5
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 Leave her running the finance function, advising the CEO, doing the job the way it's done today. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The company is advising drivers to schedule gate appointments during off-peak windows. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 On July 28, the Pyeongtaek city government sent text messages advising its residents to move to safe places and avoid skin exposure, saying white phosphorus was leaked at the Osan Air Base in the city, which is just south of Seoul, the capital. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The team Ted is advising may be different, but the vibes are the same. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Two dozen job categories are listed, advising applicants that the postings will remain open until August 7 or 14. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Lewisham agrees, advising customers to look past aesthetic packaging and viral trends. — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 In the video, Hayek and Valentina also go vintage clothes shopping in Spain, with the teen advising her mom on what’s actually stylish. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 Rocklin police are advising residents to use caution after a bear was spotted Tuesday near Argonaut Drive, Sweetwater Drive and Aiken Dairy Road. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
  1. warning
  2. suggesting
  3. consulting
  4. informing
  5. alerting
  6. teaching
  7. recommending
  8. discussing
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  • As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG is warning of far-reaching consequences.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Local fisherman Wyck Crawford, played by a delightfully rascally Stephen Root, serves as Loftis’ human antagonist, warning the mayor of impending doom.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of warning
Verb
  • The reading, which will detail inflation in July, arrives days after government data showed unexpected job losses last month, suggesting strain on the economy as a months-long bout of elevated price hikes weighed on shoppers.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • By suggesting that Black women would willingly place their own children in mortal danger for profit, such narratives provided yet another means of humiliating, degrading and dehumanizing African Americans.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggesting
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  • The records involve consulting work, paid for with public funds.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After consulting family, Asghedom started a group chat with Rideaux and their teams.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of consulting
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  • Much of the information employers consider originates outside the organization and may pass through several sources or intermediaries before informing an employment decision.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The findings from these types of exercises are important for informing where an organization could improve.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of informing
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  • Program would be mandatory At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the FDA, according to a study released this March.
    — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Cabin crew members went on to restrain the man before alerting the flight captain, AFP reports.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of alerting
Verb
  • Kids love and adore some of these teachers that have been teaching them how to draw or play a sport or musical instrument.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Taliban’s madrasahs, meanwhile, are teaching the next generation to adhere to the group’s hardline ideology.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing immunization schedule outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, the board voted 3-1 against recommending clemency for Cuesta-Rodriguez.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommending
Verb
  • Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This is strong energy for pitching a class, planning travel, discussing a cause, or gathering people around something meaningful.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussing

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