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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
Law firm Gibson Dunn is advising Lupa Systems on the deal.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
How to fix the system Last month, as part of the Think7 process advising the French G7 Presidency, our task force published a solutions paper on enhancing insurability against natural disasters.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 20 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, 18 May 2026
Others regard the report as directed more toward advising policy makers about press regulation than toward journalists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
Officials in Excelsior, Minnesota, are advising residents to boil their water after a loss of pressure caused possible contamination.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Ezelle, however, downplays his role in advising DBGI.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Outside the realm of dedicated wine investment companies such as Winecap, specialty wine merchants are cautious when advising clients on the investment potential of their purchases.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
The core Mom skills — listening, caring, advising; maybe a little nagging, maybe shutting up — never go away.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
How to fix the system Last month, as part of the Think7 process advising the French G7 Presidency, our task force published a solutions paper on enhancing insurability against natural disasters.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 20 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, 18 May 2026
Others regard the report as directed more toward advising policy makers about press regulation than toward journalists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
Officials in Excelsior, Minnesota, are advising residents to boil their water after a loss of pressure caused possible contamination.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Ezelle, however, downplays his role in advising DBGI.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Outside the realm of dedicated wine investment companies such as Winecap, specialty wine merchants are cautious when advising clients on the investment potential of their purchases.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
The core Mom skills — listening, caring, advising; maybe a little nagging, maybe shutting up — never go away.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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Budget belt-tightening has Massachusetts teachers sounding the alarm, warning that over 1,000 positions are currently sitting on the chopping block at schools across the state.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Labor economists are skeptical of widespread automation in restaurants, warning productivity benefits are often modest compared to the cost of the new technology, and that truly unlocking benefits of AI in the industry requires a complete overhaul of operations.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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There are swaths of empty seats during every home game, suggesting some season ticket holders are choosing to stay home.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The astronaut was not named, but a China Manned Space Agency representative stated that the pilot and payload specialist are able to perform each other's roles, suggesting that one of the two will stay for a full year in space.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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For Jotaka Eaddy, the CEO of Full Circle Strategy—a thought leadership and social impact consulting firm—holding values firm is what ultimately builds trust—regardless of whether stakeholders agree with a company’s position.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Some have split the costs of consulting with an attorney.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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The indictment also alleges that Cuba's intelligence agency tasked a network of spies in Florida with informing on Brothers to the Rescue.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Jones emailed Westworth Village residents informing them of potential election disturbances.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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After alerting her co-teacher that something felt wrong, Gijon stepped away from the classroom while her colleague took over.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Along with teaching the sport to newcomers — some had never really picked up a lacrosse stick before — generating interest remained the most difficult part.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The city‑run facility offers free field trips for PreK–12 students, teaching safety skills, fire and burn prevention, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and severe weather preparedness.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Experts advise extreme caution, recommending investors avoid purchasing shares until well after the initial lockup period due to these substantial risks.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The 7,000+ entries are read and evaluated by a team of professional readers who have the task of recommending a longlist of about two hundred short stories to the judging panel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2026
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Consumers have more fragrance information at their disposal today via platforms like TikTok and Reddit, where creators and users as young as pre-teens are discussing concepts that would have only been spoken about among enthusiasts in the past.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Bass has mostly avoided discussing him and taking him seriously, despite his performance in the polls and his ability to garner high-profile supporters like Haim Saban, Brian Grazer and Nicole Avant.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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