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
Years later, after spending time investing in and advising service companies, he felt drawn back to operating a business built around people and community presence.
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William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Airports across the Northeast shared updates on social media about air travel disruptions because of the storm, advising travelers to check with their airlines about the status of their flights.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
In June 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association issued guidance advising athletes not to engage with the app prior to the state’s bylaw change permitting high school NIL compensation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Toberoff had just begun advising Musk’s legal team on the recommendation of Ari Emanuel, a mutual friend.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 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, 23 Feb. 2026
So is, arguably in softer garb, the trend of trigger warnings, which—mirroring the grim cancer label on a pack of cigarettes—dull the impact of a product or dissuade users entirely by advising them that its consumption may be hazardous to their health.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
For example, media scrutiny and social media attention around an executive’s relationship with Epstein could cost a Wall Street bank a lucrative role advising on an IPO or a mega merger.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Duvall was a master of subtlety as an Irishman among Italians, rarely at the center of a scene, but often listening and advising in the background, an irreplaceable thread through the saga of the Corleone crime family.
—Bob Thomas The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Airports across the Northeast shared updates on social media about air travel disruptions because of the storm, advising travelers to check with their airlines about the status of their flights.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
In June 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association issued guidance advising athletes not to engage with the app prior to the state’s bylaw change permitting high school NIL compensation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Toberoff had just begun advising Musk’s legal team on the recommendation of Ari Emanuel, a mutual friend.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 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, 23 Feb. 2026
So is, arguably in softer garb, the trend of trigger warnings, which—mirroring the grim cancer label on a pack of cigarettes—dull the impact of a product or dissuade users entirely by advising them that its consumption may be hazardous to their health.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
For example, media scrutiny and social media attention around an executive’s relationship with Epstein could cost a Wall Street bank a lucrative role advising on an IPO or a mega merger.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Duvall was a master of subtlety as an Irishman among Italians, rarely at the center of a scene, but often listening and advising in the background, an irreplaceable thread through the saga of the Corleone crime family.
—Bob Thomas The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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Like many in the auto industry, Sonic Automotive is warning that sooner or later, prices will rise or automakers will start cutting features to stabilize costs.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Vigil recounted a story about Oseguera Cervantes warning his brother, Abraham Oseguera Cervantes, who was the target of a drug sting.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Recent polling data indicates Republican candidates have gained competitive ground, with conservative commentator Steve Hilton leading the field at 17% support, followed by Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Chad Bianco tied at 14%, suggesting the race structure favors neither party decisively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consider reaching out to a neighbor or colleague and suggesting a get-together — something fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under these new partnerships, which OpenAI has deemed Frontier Alliances, each consulting firm is investing in dedicated practice groups and building teams certified on OpenAI technology.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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After consulting with his agent, Todd Diamond, Barkov decided on Joe DiMaggio’s.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Blair is at the center of a lawsuit involving allegations that Virginia school officials made decisions about Blair's well-being and gender identity without informing the then-14-year-old's parents.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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Late last night, New Yorkers received an emergency alert last night, informing them that there’s a driving ban.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Body camera footage released along with Naugle’s report showed officers outside those doors with guns drawn, and someone is heard alerting the other officers that a man inside was pointing a handgun at the doors.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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He got nabbed after almost 14 years on the lam, some of them spent teaching scuba in Egypt.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In these tumultuous times, families are increasingly keeping their children at home, teaching them to carry identification as a shield against the uncertainties posed by ICE.—
Kirsten John Foy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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When the product delivers clear value and distinctive experiences at sea and ashore, travel agents feel confident recommending the brand.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a look at the titles that had listeners reluctantly pressing pause and enthusiastically recommending them.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state’s Republican governor, Henry McMaster, and major GOP candidates to replace him have largely framed their responses to the measles outbreak around the concept of medical freedom, particularly when discussing vaccine mandates.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The culmination of these benefits and services has earned Smile Hair Clinic international healthcare accreditation and exposure in European press discussing medical tourism and aesthetic procedures in Turkey.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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