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
Moving forward, the study advises wildlife managers to embrace diverse and targeted communication strategies to facilitate safe behavior around alligators.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 2 May 2025
Parents are advised to frequently monitor their children's activities on apps, games, and social media.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 May 2025
This group also advises on libel, intellectual property, and other concerns relating to content.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays.
Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 2 May 2025
Parents are advised to frequently monitor their children's activities on apps, games, and social media.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 May 2025
This group also advises on libel, intellectual property, and other concerns relating to content.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays.
Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Adams sprints to the OR to warn that the (very flammable) gas is in the air.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Wilcox and Harris have warned that a ruling in the president's favor would put the independence of other government boards, including the Federal Reserve, at risk.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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In his plan, Voight suggested something along these lines too: a 10 to 20 percent federal rebate that would stack with any existing state credits.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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In a recent report on the state of AI studios, consulting firm FBRC.ai found the focus shifting from gee-whiz tech to traditionally rigorous storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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During the April 29 season ender, Serena — who foolishly thought her work bestie, Matt, was going to ask another St. Denis nurse out on a date — was informed by colleagues Val and Bruce that Matt’s infatuated with her, not Holly.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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For me, being a man controlled by God, things that are blasphemous always alert me.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Covarrubias said his team was alerted last week to a case of someone who became sick in El Paso and returned home to Juarez.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The way the Church teaches also needs to be more in action than through mere words.—
Mark R. Francis,
Time,
10 May 2025
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The film’s director, Catherine Masud, who teaches at UConn, will present and discuss the film on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Real Art Ways.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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By analyzing behavior patterns in real-time, brands can accurately identify site traffic to create intuitive experiences, send messages at the optimal point in the shopper's journey and recommend products that align with individual preferences and history.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Companies that scored well on mental health were also more likely to be recommended to others.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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An Israeli military official, who requested anonymity to discuss operational details, said that some ground troops had begun to advance in Gaza, but declined to say when, where or how far.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But social media is full of media personalities and onlookers discussing the Combs trial with the timbre of a gossip blogger recounting a Real Housewives episode.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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