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
When skiing, a guide skis behind Paul and provides instruction, telling him when to turn and advising him of the conditions ahead.
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Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
Like the thundering Billy Sunday or the vaudevillian Sister Aimee or the Bakkers and Swaggarts, who made television their native medium, or Billy Graham, who, in his prime, acted as a kind of Evangelical pope, advising presidents and heads of state.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
They were commissioned to co-design the US Embassy in Mexico City during the Obama era; Joe Biden later appointed Tsien to chair the Commission of Fine Arts, the federal agency charged with advising the president on design.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
In Minneapolis, Abdullahi has held several positions on city committees tasked with advising the mayor and city council on policy and budgetary matters.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Emergency department heads across the country are once again advising citizens against shooting off their guns to ring in the new year.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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, 29 Dec. 2025
Police are advising parents to speak with their children after a brawl involving dozens of young people at a mall in Joliet over the holiday weekend.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
Like the thundering Billy Sunday or the vaudevillian Sister Aimee or the Bakkers and Swaggarts, who made television their native medium, or Billy Graham, who, in his prime, acted as a kind of Evangelical pope, advising presidents and heads of state.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
They were commissioned to co-design the US Embassy in Mexico City during the Obama era; Joe Biden later appointed Tsien to chair the Commission of Fine Arts, the federal agency charged with advising the president on design.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
In Minneapolis, Abdullahi has held several positions on city committees tasked with advising the mayor and city council on policy and budgetary matters.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Emergency department heads across the country are once again advising citizens against shooting off their guns to ring in the new year.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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, 29 Dec. 2025
Police are advising parents to speak with their children after a brawl involving dozens of young people at a mall in Joliet over the holiday weekend.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 29 Dec. 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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That wasn’t what was supposed to happen without consulting with the teams prior to spotting the ball, according to league rules.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Jan. 2026
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Keselburg said the consulting firm found that there was a perception of not enough parking due to a significant majority of spots along College being taken at peak evening hours.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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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
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From training the first service dog to beautifying a scenic jewel to teaching at-risk kids to save and invest money, our Icon winners are making a difference.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Not forcing her to go means hurting the other girl, forcing her to go means teaching your daughter that her own comfort should be subjugated to make someone else happy.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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