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
He was known for playing a pivotal role in advising the Ukrainians and enabling them to survive the first year of the war.
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Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Our work advising the most innovative companies in the world has given us a front-row seat to disruption – and the experience to navigate it.
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Rachel Proffitt,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In advising private enterprises, market participants regularly struggle with the absence of a centralized risk section.
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Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When combined, the criteria identified firms that have proven expertise and capabilities in advising on multigenerational wealth.
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Robert Frank,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.
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Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.
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Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
So the new Dietary Guidelines released in January have scrapped the previous recommendations with quantitative limits on drinking in favor of just advising that people drink less.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Our work advising the most innovative companies in the world has given us a front-row seat to disruption – and the experience to navigate it.
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Rachel Proffitt,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In advising private enterprises, market participants regularly struggle with the absence of a centralized risk section.
—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When combined, the criteria identified firms that have proven expertise and capabilities in advising on multigenerational wealth.
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Robert Frank,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.
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Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.
—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
So the new Dietary Guidelines released in January have scrapped the previous recommendations with quantitative limits on drinking in favor of just advising that people drink less.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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The Bejarano family notes that people come from all over to taste their stall’s tuba in particular, warning that not all tuba is made with the same precision as theirs.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning hikers after a moose attacked a hiker and their dogs on a trail.
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This included wrongly suggesting that the drink could reduce stress and anxiety, and included unauthorized nutrition and health claims.
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The New York Times reported that a permit was filed to close streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 through July 4, alongside additional arrangements suggesting a multi-day private event.
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Accenture — Shares rose nearly 2%, bucking the broader market downturn, after the consulting giant increased its share repurchase program by $2 billion to more than $7 billion.
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The 2026 Psychological Safety Study that the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, a consulting firm, released in March 2026 took a different approach.
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Sources tell Deadline that producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, which will occur later this summer.
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The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
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The campaign also stresses that the sirens are geared toward people who are outside during extreme weather, alerting them to seek shelter, Cagann said.
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Independence Police Department officials did not immediately respond to questions about whether they were informed of the dog alerting to human remains.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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Some cardiology guidelines push lower, recommending a target under 65 or 80 mg/dL for people ages 40 to 75 who take statins.
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However, one small study is not enough to support recommending peppermint oil as a treatment for hypertension.
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Furthermore, healthcare leaders are also increasingly discussing how compute sovereignty may also lead to higher levels of privacy and data sovereignty.
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That project could be included in the 2027 budget, which council is expected to begin discussing in the fall.
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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