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
The Israeli justice ministry has since advised Herzog against the move, citing the lack of a conviction, the absence of remorse or admission of guilt.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, retirement experts routinely advise Americans to claim Social Security at 70.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Caltrans advised drivers to use the prior exit to reach their destinations and avoid delays.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Steves advises a simple, face-to-face approach that is especially appropriate in Germanic countries, where leaving coins behind is frowned upon.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, retirement experts routinely advise Americans to claim Social Security at 70.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Caltrans advised drivers to use the prior exit to reach their destinations and avoid delays.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Steves advises a simple, face-to-face approach that is especially appropriate in Germanic countries, where leaving coins behind is frowned upon.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Summit County Commissioner Eric Mamula warned that the concern is no longer hypothetical.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Loria The president’s address comes as new polling suggests the war has become unpopular among Americans, most of whom want the United States to stop fighting soon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chronic cortisol elevation does change the face over time, and the biology behind the viral term is more real than most dismissals of it suggest.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But this close approach will serve as a convenient opportunity for identifying Uranus in a small telescope without the need of consulting a sky map.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The links require Cook Islands leaders to consult with Wellington on deals with other countries that might affect New Zealand.—
CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its founding principles—informed by an environmentally-conscious ethos and values which ‘protect the islands, support local communities, and do business in a…fair and future-focused way,’ says Dixon—mirrored those at Nikoi, and still hold strong today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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These experiences eventually informed the vision behind The Tagline Group.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After alerting a flight attendant, the woman vanished into the rest room to avoid further entanglement.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was alerted and is investigating the killing, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg reported last month that xAI had posted a job listing looking for Wall Street bankers, portfolio managers, traders, and credit analysts to help teach the tool about the world of financial services.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her income dipped back to $192,000 in 2024 before rising again last year to $300,000, when Porter returned to teaching law at the University of California-Irvine.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Michael recommended a company called SwissChems.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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David Brown did not agree, but instead recommended that Stillman be suspended for no more than five days.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, Canales also discussed his excitement in getting to work with new backup QB Kenny Pickett.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The two leaders discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eliminate Iran’s ability to attack other countries, Hawkins said in a statement.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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