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as in guidance
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars
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as in information
usually advices plural
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week
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Recent Examples of advice
So to my fellow members of Life’s Freshman Class, take my college friend’s therapist’s advice and try your best to just make a decision and run with it.
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Ivy Becker, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s lots of advice about circadian rhythms floating around the internet these days, some of it useful (be aware of light exposure before bedtime), some of it very much not (perineum sunning).
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
Gentle parenting gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when isolation and stress was rampant and parents sought advice on parenting in tough moments.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ivy Becker, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Inner Clock, by Lynne Peeples Buy the Book
There’s lots of advice about circadian rhythms floating around the internet these days, some of it useful (be aware of light exposure before bedtime), some of it very much not (perineum sunning).
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
Gentle parenting gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when isolation and stress was rampant and parents sought advice on parenting in tough moments.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
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Most peer-to-peer storage rental sites will provide guidance on average rates in your neighborhood.Kathy Kristof, Contributor, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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This document provides clear guidance on communication expectations and responsibilities.Edward Segal, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Before the rally, a group of voters traveled from Massachusetts and distributed information on the GPO to every Senator’s office.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Roberts found that prosecutors failed to turn over information about the severe mental health issues of a key witness.CBS News, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The draft recommendations also apply to people who were assigned female at birth, including transgender men and nonbinary people.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square.Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no age limit to participate and no school affiliation is necessary to audition; up to eight groups will be selected, with the announcement of those set for Feb. 3.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for the holidays, the national average for gas is set to hit its lowest rate in 3 ½ years, according to a new announcement from AAA.Saleen Martin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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The positive sell-through and feedback led to the mall offering the brand a permanent, 1,100-square-foot space on the ground floor with neighbors such as Hugo Boss, Tory Burch, Longchamp and APM Monaco.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Turn this feedback into posts that speak directly to your audience's hopes and fears.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The findings were published in a two-part report detailing how many children had attended Indian boarding schools, how many had died, the number and location of burial sites, how much federal funding the schools had received, and suggestions for moving forward.Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump himself expressed his disapproval of Wray on Sunday, citing the Mar-a-Lago raid and Wray’s initial suggestion that shrapnel, not an intact bullet, grazed his ear during the July assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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That info seems to check out as the fight is already showing up on Tapology as confirmed.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here's a handy guide to shipping deadlines to get your stuff there by Christmas, plus info on Free Shipping Day.Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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This will inevitably mean liaising with local counsel.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Under Pinky’s wise counsel, Grace begins a journey of self-discovery and healing.Robert Lang, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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