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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4
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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5
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
At the time, the TSA advised trans travelers to carry with them a doctor’s letter to affirm the accuracy of their gender.
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Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 7 June 2025
Air quality alerts advising people to monitor themselves for symptoms such as coughing are in place for three states, with other warnings about poor air quality extending further as Canadian wildfire smoke descends into the U.S.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Her doctors advised her to consider freezing her eggs within the next year to preserve her fertility options.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025
Whether ships will sail from homeports during storms, the cruise company advises guests and future cruisers to opt-in to text alerts to get messages regarding on schedule changes.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 7 June 2025
Air quality alerts advising people to monitor themselves for symptoms such as coughing are in place for three states, with other warnings about poor air quality extending further as Canadian wildfire smoke descends into the U.S.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Her doctors advised her to consider freezing her eggs within the next year to preserve her fertility options.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025
Whether ships will sail from homeports during storms, the cruise company advises guests and future cruisers to opt-in to text alerts to get messages regarding on schedule changes.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Continue reading … ‘VERY DAMAGING’ – '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warns against CBS settlement with Trump.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Israel's army has warned that the aid distribution area is an active combat zone during nighttime hours.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Hence, Greg Shove, Section AI’s CEO, suggests that boards take an hour every six months to do a really honest check-in: What is the unique value proposition your company currently offers the marketplace, and how good is AI at doing it?—
Kelly Huang,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The lack of bloody clashes in those cities after October 7th suggests that the Hamas attack didn’t inflame the same divisions, and might even have initially fostered solidarity across ethnic lines.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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They’ve even been known to consult a feng shui expert or two.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Nobody informed Cristian’s family what was happening.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Officials said Arsenault and his girlfriend, 54-year-old Felicia Daley, left from Rock Harbor in Orleans on Saturday but never returned to the marina, prompting the harbormaster to alert the Coast Guard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel From training to triumph: four service dogs gifted to disabled owners in Orlando The dogs can aid their owners by alerting them to sounds like alarms, doorbells and sirens.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Her father's thrifty habits—rooted in his upbringing as a pastor’s son—also taught her the value of resourcefulness.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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This class will teach you techniques to improve core strength and balance, increase flexibility, and reduce stress.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Irwin recommends that newcomers try flights to discover different flavors.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Experts recommend either strategy to deal with chronic pain, with or without medication.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 June 2025
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Hegseth planned to appear before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell to discuss the administration's upcoming 2026 budget request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Now seems like a good time to look at each one and discuss the highlights of the different articles, player options and plug in rules on display in each.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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