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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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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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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
Multiple notes were passed to the court from the jurors, with Judge Subramanian ultimately advising continued deliberations until a verdict was reached.
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Authorities also advised people to keep an eye on the weather for sudden changes, especially in the aftermath of the boating tragedy in Lake Tahoe last month.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Authorities also advised people to keep an eye on the weather for sudden changes, especially in the aftermath of the boating tragedy in Lake Tahoe last month.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Brown’s 1962 how-to guide for modern single women to dominate both in relationships and at the office was radical in one way, advising women to cherish being single rather than seeing it as a sign of their deficiency.
—Alice Bolin
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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When more than a month’s worth of rain fell in 90 minutes just west of the United Center late Tuesday night, federal weather forecasters warned of possible flash flooding, triggering a chain of events that alerted some Chicago residents about potential danger.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Life-threatening flooding was possible in western Union County, New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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The author suggested that readers often forget the difference between tangible discomfort, which indicates danger, and creative discomfort, which encourages new lines of thinking.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Caught sketching dresses in her Ancient Greek class, the professor suggested Rogge become a designer. 2002 - 2004 Read law at Université Notre Dame de la Paix, Namur.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For the most accurate location-specific information, consult online planetariums like Stellarium.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Before deep cleaning a bidet, consult the user’s manual for specific instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said authorities are committed to a full review of the emergency response, including how the public was alerted to the storm threat.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 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,
5 July 2025
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These days, Brewington is loving her work with Literacy KC, teaching adult learners to read.—
Mará Rose Williams
July 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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Unschooled children who need to pick up difficult-to-learn skills need to be taught stamina and commitment by their parents, rather than focusing on their happiness or satisfaction in the short term.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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For this reason, the FDA recommends limiting your halibut intake to one serving per week.33 While seafood can be a nutritious choice and help fill dietary nutrient gaps, there are some environmental- and health-related concerns related to seafood consumption.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 July 2025
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One reader recommends visiting in December—just in time for snow and the Christmas markets.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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There’s a lot of humor used as the co-hosts discuss current events and rail against liberal reaction to them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro discussed the Jeffrey Epstein files on the July 14 episode of Kelly's YouTube show.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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