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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
Train viewers are advised to stay at least 50 feet away from the tracks at all times.
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Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
The designer collaborated with environmental biologists and electricians as well as other pros hired to advise on sustainable, health-grade products.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Both agreed that the NFL, with liquidity across all 32 franchises, can provide the best entry point for major PE firms, with Ayes discussing his role in advising the league on guidelines for the firms.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The organization consolidated three decades ago to actively advise the cleanup process of the Motorola Superfund site.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
The designer collaborated with environmental biologists and electricians as well as other pros hired to advise on sustainable, health-grade products.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Both agreed that the NFL, with liquidity across all 32 franchises, can provide the best entry point for major PE firms, with Ayes discussing his role in advising the league on guidelines for the firms.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The organization consolidated three decades ago to actively advise the cleanup process of the Motorola Superfund site.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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There was also the larger error of anointing Harris without political competition — an insult to the democratic process that handed the nomination to a candidate who, as some of us warned at the time, was exceptionally weak.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was no evacuation warning ahead of the air raid.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The abuse victims’ attorneys, however, suggested that not funding the trust immediately would short-change people who had already been victimized by the church, given how the value of that trust could erode with time and inflation.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Tavitian Foundation also consulted Old Masters specialist and art consultant Etienne Bréton, Tavitian’s wife Isabella Meisinger, and art restorers David and Teresa Bull.Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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His ability to nearly propel the Bucs past the Chiefs, and do so without his top wide receivers, alerted the 49ers not to take him or the Bucs lightly.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Mills has employed one clever trick over the years for getting deer to stop without alerting them: scent balls.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Health officials recommend vaccination coverage of at least 95% in communities to prevent outbreaks.Daniella Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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David Tendler, deliberate and even-keeled, recommends an aggressive response and files an immediate TRO, or Temporary Restraining Order, forcing Han to stop his demolition.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Webster Financial Corporation's report discusses various financial metrics, including a return on average assets of 1.01% and a return on average tangible common stockholders' equity of 14.29%.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Skidmore College psychologist Sheldon Solomon discusses Ernest Becker’s ‘The Denial of Death’ and terror management theory in the context of humanity’s history of brutal behavior.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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