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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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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
Now, experts who say thousands could be impacted are advising what patients should do immediately.
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Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Japan’s trade chief was given a rebuke for making comments related to monetary policy, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advising him to steer clear of such topics in the future.
—Yoshiaki Nohara, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
For now, no cases have been identified in connection with the airport case, but health officials are advising residents to get the MMR vaccine, two doses of which are 97 percent effective, `and that protection is considered lifelong.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service was advising people to allow extra time for travel because of the slippery roads.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The program plans to make advanced classes more accessible to students, offering college and career-advising and test-preparation workshops across 80 schools in the district.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Authorities are advising parents to go to hospitals whenever someone is suspected to have measles.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Authorities also warned that smoke and ash may impact air quality in the area, advising residents — especially children and seniors — to remain indoors and avoid the area if possible.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, after advising Altman on his effort to reclaim the CEO seat following the board’s surprise ouster, Lehane joined OpenAI full-time to run global affairs.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Japan’s trade chief was given a rebuke for making comments related to monetary policy, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advising him to steer clear of such topics in the future.
—Yoshiaki Nohara, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
For now, no cases have been identified in connection with the airport case, but health officials are advising residents to get the MMR vaccine, two doses of which are 97 percent effective, `and that protection is considered lifelong.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service was advising people to allow extra time for travel because of the slippery roads.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The program plans to make advanced classes more accessible to students, offering college and career-advising and test-preparation workshops across 80 schools in the district.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Authorities are advising parents to go to hospitals whenever someone is suspected to have measles.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Authorities also warned that smoke and ash may impact air quality in the area, advising residents — especially children and seniors — to remain indoors and avoid the area if possible.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, after advising Altman on his effort to reclaim the CEO seat following the board’s surprise ouster, Lehane joined OpenAI full-time to run global affairs.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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Pittsburgh Public Safety is warning residents and visitors to be aware of parking scams for the NFL draft.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to club officials Garcia was issued a code of conduct warning on the fourth tee by Geoff Yang, the chairman of the competitions committee.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Many shots appear to be filmed with telephoto lenses, suggesting, via the camera’s distance from the action, Sasha’s distance from her own past and her struggle to remember.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for oil, during the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Barbara Deer was a speech language pathologist for nearly two decades at Chicago Public Schools, CEO of the consulting company Metamorphosis Health and headed the nonprofit Juneteenth Illinois.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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When the war broke out at the end of February, the initial closure of the Strait led to the largest oil supply disruption in history, according to consulting firm Rapidan Energy.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In a surprising move, the club took accountability for not informing Woods earlier and gave him a two-stroke penalty while many felt he should have been disqualified entirely.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The one-mile loop is located in the East District and features educational signs informing visitors about the area’s history and flora, an old homestead foundation, and a saguaro grove.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the dispatcher works on alerting one of the 17 closest fire stations.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Police lights peek in through the windows, and Cal is arrested, with Nate having assisted authorities by alerting them to both his location and proof his past misdeeds.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Which means teaching an LLM all a company’s secrets could simultaneously boost the business—and risk blowing it up.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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From the basics to the more elaborate takedowns, John Wai Martial Arts Academy is teaching people more than just how to fight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In that case, prosecutors are recommending concurrent sentences of life without parole for the first-degree murder conviction.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Is the town requiring the fences to be moved, or just recommending it?—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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