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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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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There is warning for heavy snowfall between Fairmount and 158th Street / US-24 East in Basehor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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While the weekend will see warmer afternoon temperatures, wind gusts will continue to sweep through the usual Santa Ana Wind Corridor, bringing a high wind warning to the area.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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New speed limit signs are expected to go up in the beginning of February, and FWC officers assigned to the area will begin enforcement by first informing boaters that the rules have changed, the city said in a news release.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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As for the rental’s neighbors, the regulations, if approved, also stipulate that a short-term rental’s owner send a letter by mail to adjoining property owners informing them that the residence has been approved as a short-term rental at least one week before the first rental in a calendar year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Court documents also said a 17-year-old planned a Shelby County school shooting that was prevented, largely by the student's mother alerting police to their concerns.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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One defendant is accused of obstruction by alerting gang members to the imminent racketeering indictment in 2024.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The audio, obtained by TMZ, includes Moore's wife Kelli discussing Moore's condition with police operators after Moore was fired from his position in December.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hunt was just as optimistic as his coach when discussing the prospects of playing his first game since September, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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