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
In a letter sent Wednesday to TotalEnergies and provided to The Associated Press, Huffman and Raskin are letting the company know that Democrats have begun an investigation, are demanding documents and communications and are advising the CEO not to take the money.
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Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
For women with dense tissue, the ACP says 3D mammography may be considered as a supplement, while advising against routine MRI or ultrasound for average-risk individuals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Altman is a booster for San Francisco, advising its mayor and expanding OpenAI’s offices here, while Musk shuns the city and now lives in Texas.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Another alderman, Jim Gardiner, also posted about the incident on Facebook, advising residents to stay out of the area.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Now, as the investigation proceeds, the National Weather Service is advising residents to seek storm information from a variety of reliable sources.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
All deliver explicit pornography and, in at least one case, a scam site falsely claiming a visitor’s computer is infected and advising the visitor to pay a fee for the non-existent malware to be removed.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2014 under Indonesian film law, BPI is an independent body charged with advising the government on film policy, facilitating international co-productions, and representing the country’s industry at festivals globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
While the bill would not alter the patrol’s duties in the building, the new security official would act as a liaison with the patrol while also monitoring threats and advising lawmakers on how to handle them.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
For women with dense tissue, the ACP says 3D mammography may be considered as a supplement, while advising against routine MRI or ultrasound for average-risk individuals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Altman is a booster for San Francisco, advising its mayor and expanding OpenAI’s offices here, while Musk shuns the city and now lives in Texas.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Another alderman, Jim Gardiner, also posted about the incident on Facebook, advising residents to stay out of the area.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Now, as the investigation proceeds, the National Weather Service is advising residents to seek storm information from a variety of reliable sources.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
All deliver explicit pornography and, in at least one case, a scam site falsely claiming a visitor’s computer is infected and advising the visitor to pay a fee for the non-existent malware to be removed.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2014 under Indonesian film law, BPI is an independent body charged with advising the government on film policy, facilitating international co-productions, and representing the country’s industry at festivals globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
While the bill would not alter the patrol’s duties in the building, the new security official would act as a liaison with the patrol while also monitoring threats and advising lawmakers on how to handle them.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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His aggressive redistricting proposal faces pushback from Republican lawmakers and legal challenges, with critics warning the gerrymandered map could backfire and boost Democrats instead.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tech stocks slid Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal published a report warning that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was falling short of revenue and user targets, fueling concerns about whether the tech industry’s multitrillion-dollar investment in AI will eventually pay off.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reports suggesting Sarah Ferguson has stepped back from public life to protect her family are being met with skepticism from within her own circle.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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These people were not suggesting that the Texans overpaid for Anderson, but none were shocked his new contract reached $50 million per year.—
Jonathan M. Alexander,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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The key question for the AI era is whether cheaper legal memos, financial models, and consulting decks will similarly unlock dormant, unmet demand at scale—or whether most of that demand was already being served, and AI is simply doing the same work with fewer people.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Statistical Forecasting, the consulting firm that the city hires to model enrollment for school capital investment, projects that enrollment will drop another 11 percent in the next five years in the city’s traditional public schools.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The legislation requires employers with more than 100 full-time employees to file a 60-day notice informing employees and government officials of upcoming layoffs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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After informing her choir teacher about what happened, a nurse was informed who then called the girl's parents.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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Krikorian, of the Center for Immigration Studies, said the Social Security Administration could send out letters alerting employers when an employee’s name doesn’t match their Social Security number.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Krikorian, of the Center for Immigration Studies, said the Social Security Administration could send out letters alerting employers when an employee's name doesn't match their Social Security number.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Three years later, after having started his own law practice, Carmichael began teaching classes at his alma mater.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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While women cannot be ordained as priests or deacons, they are not forbidden from teaching the faith as theologians, catechists and scholars.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Guangzhou native Chen Huiyi, 32, runs an English-language channel on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, recommending the best places for tourists to visit in her hometown.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The panel is also considering recommending more oversight of agents working for collegiate athletes, limiting transfers between schools and exempting schools from federal antitrust laws to shield them from lawsuits on compensation.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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That includes discussing the full range of available approaches—including where options like Myfembree may fit—within the context of your own symptoms, priorities and health history.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Here is a look at Miami’s defensive roster after the NFL draft, discussing the potential roles of the newcomers added recently.—
Omar Kelly
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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