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
As the Tribune Editorial Board recently advised, the city could also take a page from California and permit more residential housing in commercial areas.
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Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Coastal communities are advised to remain vigilant, and emergency responders are prepared for potential rescues.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Hot on the heels of what has been called a phish-free cyberattack against PayPal account holders, cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing attacks and PayPal has advised users how to keep their accounts and money safe.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Residents are advised to not park in red zones or where signs prohibit parking.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Coastal communities are advised to remain vigilant, and emergency responders are prepared for potential rescues.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Hot on the heels of what has been called a phish-free cyberattack against PayPal account holders, cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing attacks and PayPal has advised users how to keep their accounts and money safe.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Residents are advised to not park in red zones or where signs prohibit parking.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Dangerous fire conditions are expected to return next week, the National Weather Service warned.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 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.—
Steve Rosenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the Starship spacecraft stopped delivering telemetry, suggesting that the spacecraft may have been lost.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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With the pledge to reach 5 percent, Lithuania will become the first NATO member to meet a defense spending goal recently suggested by President-elect Donald Trump.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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While Social Venture Partners has been around since 2001 as a national affiliate, the local organization has developed its own program, focusing more on pro bono consulting rather than fundraising and grant giving.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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So consult your physician, ask lots of questions, and don’t get carried away.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2025
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Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In one, the team informed the models that achieving a high score would incur pain.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Just eight hours after that initial call alerting others to the beginnings of a brush fire on the ridgeline, at around 6 p.m., a firefighter in Pacific Palisades mentioned there was a problem with the water.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Those things can be taught, though, and there are definitely some real gifts/tools to work with.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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One woman’s kids were being taught about the war in kindergarten.—
Keith Gessen,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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The State Elections Enforcement Commission spent roughly three months investigating those allegations before deciding Tuesday there is enough evidence to recommend Castillo for criminal charges.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2025
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In addition to their agents, players often rely on their teammates to recommend the best vehicle transportation solutions.—
Melissa Lockard,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also discussed taking back the Panama Canal, where China controls two of five ports.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over Zoom, Yost discussed the shocking finale, including three major scenes at the very end, the especially surprising final sequence that could change everything, and what to expect from Season 3.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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