ADVISING Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

advising

verb

present participle of advise

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 For the past decade-plus, Willie focused on advising collectors interested in Southeast Asian art. —

Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026 Meanwhile, Metra is advising riders to expect extensive delays system-wide due to debris and downed wires on multiple tracks. —

Laura Bannon, CBS News, 10 June 2026 Her responsibilities include advising institutional and individual investors on acquisition strategy, structuring commercial and residential assets, and serving clients across price points ranging from entry-level properties to ultra-luxury homes. —

Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 June 2026 The law firm is withdrawing as counsel for American Log Homes and advising former customers to reach out to their own attorneys, the letter concluded. —

Amber Gaudet june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 The San Diego Symphony, which owns and operates The Shell, is advising concertgoers on Tuesday to utilize Front Street to access Harbor Drive when when arriving from Interstate 5 or SR-94. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 The department’s chief medical coordinator also now has greater involvement in advising division prosecutors on which cases should be given higher priority, according to the statement. —

Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who serves in a nonpartisan role advising on Senate procedure, had ruled in May that a $1 billion Secret Service provision for the project could not be included in the package. —

Justin Papp, CNBC, 8 June 2026 Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy. —

Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

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Ellison denounces the allegations as a baseless political stunt, warning that using prosecutorial power to pursue rivals instead of protecting public programs erodes trust in democratic institutions.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s financial chief urged the City Council to stick to an $8-9 million budget amendment package proposed by the Council’s Ways and Means chair, warning that further changes would lead to city layoffs.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026