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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
For homeowners, advice includes ensuring lawns are cut short, overhanging branches are trimmed back, and gutters are cleared of leaves.
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Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
Running experts and coaches share their best advice for avoiding the 6 most common mistakes that new runners make.
—Alex Hutchinson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Take this advice from a wellness pro for pulling together the ultimate recovery room.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The raid was conducted by Deputy Sheriff Charles Kuester and Constable Walter Swanson, upon advice received at the office of County Attorney William McNelly.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
Running experts and coaches share their best advice for avoiding the 6 most common mistakes that new runners make.
—Alex Hutchinson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Take this advice from a wellness pro for pulling together the ultimate recovery room.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The raid was conducted by Deputy Sheriff Charles Kuester and Constable Walter Swanson, upon advice received at the office of County Attorney William McNelly.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
Noun
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For full-year 2024, Imax reported installing 146 new and upgraded Imax systems worldwide, at the high end of earlier guidance of 120 to 150 systems.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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This is common at the beginning of a calendar year as companies tend to start with conservative guidance, ahead of optimistic analyst estimates.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Your aura can reveal a lot of information about yourself, which is identified through the colors that represent various traits and characteristics.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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This information helps the organization better serve them.—
Nour Rahal,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The report concludes by reiterating the agency’s recommendation that people who are eligible should get a flu shot every year.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead of vague recommendations, the contract should explicitly state: Dosage expectations: The specific number of lessons completed, stories read, or problems solved, rather than just minutes logged.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In email responses, CSL referred to its funding announcement in October.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Hanging over everything has been the threat of a punishing global trade war following President Donald Trump’s announcements of tariffs.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tester feedback: After her first tango with the kit, executive beauty editor Jenny Bailly was in love.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Understanding the root cause is crucial, so regular surveys and anonymous feedback can help identify stressors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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So here are some suggestions for Johnson to consider.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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The full schedule, with TV info for each game: Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden, 8 p.m. ET | U.S. TV: MAX, truTV | Canada TV: Sportsnet, TVA Thursday, Feb. 13: U.S. vs. Finland, 8 p.m. ET | U.S. TV: ESPN, ESPN+ | Canada TV: Sportsnet, TVA Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m.—
Sean Gentille,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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McGee’s not sure what classified info the Pentagon is bumping on, but the possible topics include the robot dolphins, the moon base, the counterfeit Cialis, the flesh-eating virus, or the Icelandic archer.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Before taking office, President Trump's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director — Project 2025 architect Russell Vought — and OMB general counsel Mark Paoletta were both very vocal that the president can and should take unilateral actions to cut spending.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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After a court hearing on Friday about DOGE's access to sensitive Treasury Department payment systems and records, Christopher Healy, senior adviser to the Treasury Department's general counsel, had little to say when asked about who runs DOGE.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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