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
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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Recent form suggests Spurs would do well to agree to an extension with the experienced Uruguay international.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Those changes have previously been suggested by the RTA.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Officials did not inform the court about when the man would return and whether he would be detained afterward.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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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Some airlines, however, have detection systems that can alert pilots to the presence of a drone.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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They are set to teach at a school in Morocco’s capital Rabat that follows the American model of education.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Part of the campaign includes a limited edition Squish the Bug home plate turf mat designed to teach Little Leaguers the fundamentals of batting.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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To find other recipes, Vater recommends checking your plant brand’s website or the National Garden Bureau. Mistake #7: Using non-native plants in your containers.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Deep dive Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccines recommended for healthy pregnant women.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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