1
as in to warn
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 to suggest
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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3
as in to consult
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 to inform
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 to alert
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 advise
Discretion will be advised, since Venus will meet Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus over the coming days.
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Per the plea deal, Lewis is advised to seek mental health treatment and return to Texas after his sentence is completed.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
The announcer advised everyone to calmly and safely proceed to the nearest concourse, ramp or stairway for the duration of the delay.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
His doctor never advised him to have this simple scan that could have identified the cancer early in its development and possibly saved his life.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Per the plea deal, Lewis is advised to seek mental health treatment and return to Texas after his sentence is completed.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
The announcer advised everyone to calmly and safely proceed to the nearest concourse, ramp or stairway for the duration of the delay.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
His doctor never advised him to have this simple scan that could have identified the cancer early in its development and possibly saved his life.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high-pressure center lingers.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The report warned that the influx of more affordable Chinese goods would create greater challenges for local businesses in the region and impact their economies.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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To address symptoms of a mold allergy, some research suggests that immunotherapy can help.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Sanders stopped consulting as a lawyer last year to focus solely on her fashion line and content creation.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The key is consistency, listening to your body even when progress feels slow, and consulting with your clinician.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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But in April, as dozens of her colleagues would soon find out for themselves, the UT Office of Sponsored Projects informed her the project was among several the federal government had terminated.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Locally sourced ingredients inform monthly specials that benefit local charities.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Temperature sensors can mitigate these issues by alerting host processors when heat flares.—
Steven Woo,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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Interestingly, rose gardens and life teach us many similar, valuable lessons.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists Most of the religious cases Richard Garnett teaches in his classes at the University of Notre Dame Law School involve smaller religious communities, including Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Early in the film, Vienna's dance instructor recommends that Happy enroll her in an advanced four-year ballet school in Paris, which would cost $75,000 annually.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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To stay regular, Gioffre recommends aiming for a half-cup of fiber-rich, slow-burning carbs with each meal.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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While the job interview can reveal a lot about a company, how an organization acts in discussing compensation gives insight into broader implications about the company.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On Sunday, Libby also shared an article discussing the apparent tribute to her son, and provided more thoughts on the sweet cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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