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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4
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
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam sent out an alert around 6 p.m. on Friday advising those in the area to avoid Port Royal Street and Paul Hamilton Avenue.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
Overall, other women on the platform advised the OP to listen to her instincts on this one.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Experts advise seeking medical advice if feeling unwell before or during a trip and recommend travel insurance that covers illness.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Hartnett has advised investors to seek cheaper international markets instead of pursuing overpriced U.S. stocks.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
Overall, other women on the platform advised the OP to listen to her instincts on this one.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Experts advise seeking medical advice if feeling unwell before or during a trip and recommend travel insurance that covers illness.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Hartnett has advised investors to seek cheaper international markets instead of pursuing overpriced U.S. stocks.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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But people who work in civil rights warn the firings are part of a broad attempt to dismantle the infrastructure for addressing systemic inequalities in America.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Ye’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian was apparently warned in advance by his assistant, and skipped the Grammys to take her son Saint, 8, to the movies.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Robinson suggests trying a ginger syrup and adding it to your favorite Collins cocktail or anything bubbly.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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And more than three million Americans reported taking aspirin without consulting a medical professional first.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Borrowers should check their eligibility, obtain their 1098-E form and consult a tax professional to maximize their tax benefits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The nine-episode series is informed not just by Williamson’s experiences but that of his fellow writers, including Bland and the show’s editor, Larissa James.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hegseth's memo directs the Army to inform the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the timeline and necessary resources for the implementation of the change.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Authorities were alerted to the shooting through a gunshot detection system.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Long before 17-year-old Solomon Henderson walked into his school cafeteria with a gun, authorities in Tennessee were alerted to his threatening and violent behavior.—
Aliyya Swaby,
ProPublica,
8 Feb. 2025
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But studying them can teach scientists about the inner workings of these animals — about their behavior and how they're adapted to living underwater.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lincoln Mitchell, a political analyst who teaches in Columbia University’s political science department and is a former adviser to Georgian Dream, agreed.—
Elizabeth McBride,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Taste is subjective, and USA TODAY Books has plenty of genres to recommend.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Steve Bannon has discussed with New York state prosecutors a potential plea deal in its criminal case charging the longtime ally of President Donald Trump with defrauding donors to a southern border wall, according to media reports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Today, world leaders from over 90 countries will gather in Paris to discuss artificial intelligence policy.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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