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
What players should know The Hoosier Lottery has added a disclaimer to the game's webpage advising players who wish to file a complaint or protest regarding a ticket to complete a formal claim form or contact lottery officials directly.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
As mentor, the Ami founder will guide the Grand Prize and Special Prize winners over the course of a year, advising on both creative direction and business strategy.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Ashwin Gaidhani, Founder & CEO, DIGITALFABRIC GROUP, advising enterprises & service providers on AI transformation and market positioning.
—Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hartnett is advising clients to flip soon to a defensive posture.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 June 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, 1 June 2026
But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The military men are tasked with advising General Eisenhower (Fraser) on the air and sea conditions surrounding the Allies’ key advance in the summer of 1944.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Terrance Hollingsworth, who attended Triton from 1992-95, had a career in financial services, advising on deals, supporting initial public offerings and mentoring youth in financial literacy.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
As mentor, the Ami founder will guide the Grand Prize and Special Prize winners over the course of a year, advising on both creative direction and business strategy.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Ashwin Gaidhani, Founder & CEO, DIGITALFABRIC GROUP, advising enterprises & service providers on AI transformation and market positioning.
—Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Hartnett is advising clients to flip soon to a defensive posture.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 June 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, 1 June 2026
But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The military men are tasked with advising General Eisenhower (Fraser) on the air and sea conditions surrounding the Allies’ key advance in the summer of 1944.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Terrance Hollingsworth, who attended Triton from 1992-95, had a career in financial services, advising on deals, supporting initial public offerings and mentoring youth in financial literacy.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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Bahrain’s interior ministry also sounded warning sirens urging residents to seek shelter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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An 83-year-old woman was slashed in the neck on her way to church after politely greeting a homeless man, who attacked her without warning outside her Brooklyn home, the victim told the Daily News on Monday.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
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But satellite images reviewed by CNN show how Iran has used simple equipment such as bulldozers and dump trucks to counter those costly campaigns — suggesting that Tehran’s missile capabilities can’t be destroyed just by targeting tunnel entrances, experts said.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Sonko and Faye had diverged on how to resolve the crisis, but the formation of a new government may clarify the path forward, Paul Melly, a consulting fellow at UK think tank Chatham House, told Semafor.—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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After consulting with its attorneys, the board conceded, accepting a settlement offer that would allow the data center to proceed with only minimal concessions from the firm.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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But the mark goes beyond informing consumers.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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These efforts are also informing the design of GE Aerospace’s open-rotor engine under the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Thanks to loyal reader Ben Gellman-Chomsky for alerting me to it on BlueSky.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie told CNN that rescue divers were teaching the villagers how to dive out of the cave themselves, as the space is narrow and water levels are not coming down despite efforts to pump the water out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The effort, which included a spelling bee television spot teaching people how to spell her last name, succeeded.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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But to my knowledge, and to Ali’s, there has been no public explanation for recommending a no vote.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The text messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed that the two men used suggestive language while discussing women colleagues.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.—
Myron Rolle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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