variants also advisor
as in consultant
a person who gives advice especially professionally our financial adviser had some words of caution about buying a second home

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Recent Examples of adviser Bolton’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said that the former national security advisor did not share or store any information unlawfully. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 Stop using them as campaign advisers. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 Director of student media Jim Rodenbush, an adviser to the Indiana Daily Student, confirmed to NBC News that he was fired Tuesday. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025 Two other local cafes — Barns and The Coffee Address — have started talks with banks about potential share sales, while luxury retailer and restaurant chain Bateel is in discussions with advisers after already hiring Morgan Stanley, people familiar said. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adviser
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Noun
  • Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
  • During the last chief search, city consultant Iris Roley set up a series of community conversations with the four finalists.
    Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • He was modeled after Christian camp counselors that had a positive impact on your teenage self?
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Other counsellors are not in total agreement with the decision and believe there is growing pressure to reconsider.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Earlier this week, OpenAI announced a council of eight experts who will advise the company and provide insight into how AI affects users’ mental health, emotions and motivation.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This is done in an effort to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses and decimate civilian morale, experts have said.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Adviser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adviser. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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