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
Faber will remain with the company and executive produce both new and existing projects, along with advising on the creative and commercial strategy of the business.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Kellyanne Conway’s firm is advising Netflix, according to a person familiar with the matter.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
By the mid-1990s, the federal government was advising officers against keeping people prolongedly in a prone position.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 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, 12 Jan. 2026
With no vaccine available, experts advising the city and others interviewed by the Sentinel agreed that the only option is for the virus to run its course.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Though Rubio meets nearly every day with foreign dignitaries, his most consequential work, advising the President, takes place in private.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Gurmeet Lamba balances ceramics art, advising executives in the fields of Robotics and AI and serving the community as a Cupertino fine arts commissioner.
—Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Specifically, new recommendations elevate the role of protein from both animal and plant sources, while scaling back the centrality of grains and advising against consumption of refined carbohydrates such as white bread.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Kellyanne Conway’s firm is advising Netflix, according to a person familiar with the matter.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
By the mid-1990s, the federal government was advising officers against keeping people prolongedly in a prone position.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 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, 12 Jan. 2026
With no vaccine available, experts advising the city and others interviewed by the Sentinel agreed that the only option is for the virus to run its course.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Though Rubio meets nearly every day with foreign dignitaries, his most consequential work, advising the President, takes place in private.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Gurmeet Lamba balances ceramics art, advising executives in the fields of Robotics and AI and serving the community as a Cupertino fine arts commissioner.
—Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Specifically, new recommendations elevate the role of protein from both animal and plant sources, while scaling back the centrality of grains and advising against consumption of refined carbohydrates such as white bread.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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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To isolate victims, scammers create a false sense of urgency, preventing them from consulting trusted family members or financial advisors.—
Marin Independent Journal,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo said the city’s contract with consulting firm NCGA LLC raises potential conflict-of-interest concerns.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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That law bars a private sector employer from even asking anyone to take such a test without first informing the person in writing at the time of the test of their right to refuse to take it.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 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
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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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Federal prosecutors are recommending Claustro serve time in home confinement, rather than prison, along with probation.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Allows more flexibility, recommending 20-120 grams of carbohydrates daily.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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