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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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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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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
Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.
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Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
In the release, the Moorpark Police Department advised gun owners to abide by regulation gun storage and safety standards.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Wilson advises installing a curbless shower with a hand wand.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
In the release, the Moorpark Police Department advised gun owners to abide by regulation gun storage and safety standards.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Wilson advises installing a curbless shower with a hand wand.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Landsbergis’ own Plan B starts with his home region, the Baltic countries, which have been among the most stalwart in warning the world about Russian aggression and providing aid for Ukraine.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Bolden, who’d warned about lax security practices around President John F. Kennedy, was charged in 1964 with attempting to sell a copy of a Secret Service file to a ring of counterfeiters.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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But Jake Elman of Athlon Sports proposed one eye-catching trade that the Bronx Bombers might pull off, suggesting the Yankees negotiate for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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After conducting business, the board will discuss its 2025-26 budget and convene in closed session to consult with it attorneys and discuss personnel matters.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Here's how the Life Method works at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort A typical treatment starts with consulting Layan's resident doctor, who reviews your health history.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Detainees were not informed of their destination, with many fearing they were being deported, according to Jerez-Robles' family.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Passengers immediately alerted the boat’s crew, who contacted police.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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This cosmic cannibalism causes blasts of light that can outshine the combined light of every star in the host galaxy of the TDE, alerting scientists to a gory stellar death.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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The methods taught in this class are inspired by Adler, Hagen, Meisner and Chekov.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Our union’s review of USD’s course schedule found that 60 faculty members who taught last semester are not listed for courses next fall.—
Joseph Babcock,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Leadbetter recommends combining a trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park with experiences in the area like Reno and Lake Tahoe.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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Although excavation is effective against most ant species, it’s not recommended for fire ants due to their aggressive tendencies.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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But the truth is, many of the most essential life planning tools—like a will, trust or guardianship directive—are rarely discussed or offered at work.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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