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
Officials in Excelsior, Minnesota, are advising residents to boil their water after a loss of pressure caused possible contamination.
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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
He was also seen recently in Africa advising the Vatican photographer on how to compose a shot and has previously helped cardinals and bishops get in position for photos.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
More recently, the firm built a notable business in women’s sports, advising on multiple rounds of NWSL expansion.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
After 60 years as CEO of the conglomerate that owns everything from Dairy Queen to insurer Geico, Warren Buffett handed over the reins to Abel but is advising him and still serving as chairman.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 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, 4 May 2026
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
He was also seen recently in Africa advising the Vatican photographer on how to compose a shot and has previously helped cardinals and bishops get in position for photos.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
More recently, the firm built a notable business in women’s sports, advising on multiple rounds of NWSL expansion.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
After 60 years as CEO of the conglomerate that owns everything from Dairy Queen to insurer Geico, Warren Buffett handed over the reins to Abel but is advising him and still serving as chairman.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 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, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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However, the tire warning light on the dash remains lit all the time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, more than 100 Labour lawmakers also signed a letter warning against a party leadership contest, according to PA, which has seen the letter.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reports indicate that significant numbers of voters are only now tuning into the campaign as the June primary election approaches, suggesting the race has struggled to maintain sustained engagement or generate early momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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After consulting documentation from search parties and previous research, Stenton and other researchers mapped the sites using photography and lidar, or light detection and ranging, for about six weeks per year between 2008 and 2023.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Richard, a consultant, was consulting.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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In 1959, Levi was shocked to receive a letter informing him that a German publisher by the name of Fischer had just acquired the translation rights to If This Is a Man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The additional rendezvous signals overwhelmed the system and caused the recurring error messages, alerting the astronauts and NASA to the specific problem.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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First responders were on the scene and alerting drivers to avoid the area.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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His father, Terry, spent 22 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, and now works in medicinal chemistry, teaching as an assistant professor of biochemistry at Wake Forest on the side.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his days teaching and asking some very big questions.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In January, the administration altered the schedule to more closely resemble Denmark’s, recommending all children get vaccines for 11 diseases, compared with the 18 previously on the schedule.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Now that TikTok has become one of the top spots for recommending products, pet parents everywhere want to know what others think before buying.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In discussing prospects, Lyman mentioned resources like the Commonwealth AI group.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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