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as in warns
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 suggests
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 consults
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 informs
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 alerts
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 advises
To avoid a surprise result, Nitti advises companies to gather as much information as possible and sit down with a good tax advisor to discuss options and timing in 2025.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The company also advises inspecting your Christmas tree before bringing in it inside your home, checking the branches, trunk and underside of the tree for any signs of bugs or egg sacs.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Keller also advises on how to shop for caviar and which varieties pair well with different dishes.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Dendy advises Santas to purchase entertainer’s insurance, not only to protect their items but to shield themselves from liability.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Evaluate your relationships and see what is and is not serving you, King advises.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
To check for functionality, the company advises parents to perform a harness function test.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
To find the model number, the company advises to search for a label on the underside of the car seat.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The company also advises inspecting your Christmas tree before bringing in it inside your home, checking the branches, trunk and underside of the tree for any signs of bugs or egg sacs.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Keller also advises on how to shop for caviar and which varieties pair well with different dishes.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Dendy advises Santas to purchase entertainer’s insurance, not only to protect their items but to shield themselves from liability.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Evaluate your relationships and see what is and is not serving you, King advises.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
To check for functionality, the company advises parents to perform a harness function test.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
To find the model number, the company advises to search for a label on the underside of the car seat.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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Buck warns him that anywhere his dad went is better than here.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cheeses that are high in fat can contribute to weight gain and obesity, the American Kennel Club warns.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mounting evidence, and lack thereof, suggests that perhaps the whole craze has been a sort of communal fever dream fueled by crowd mentality, confirmation bias and a general distrust in all things official.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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This suggests that the winners not only controlled the pace of the game but also established a physical dominance in the trenches.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Perspective informs your truth and your truth makes your reality.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are inking reserve shooting guard Alex Caruso to a four-season, $81 million contract extension to stay with the club long-term, Caruso's agent at Wasserman, Greg Lawrence, informs Shams Charania of ESPN.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The book teaches readers how to navigate the arriving intersection of tech, cybersecurity, and commerce.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Michael Mendez teaches environmental policy and planning at the University of California, Irvine.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rana recommends coming up with a secret code word to use with your family.Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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BlackRock recommends bitcoin portfolio weighting of up to 2% for interested investors.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The group discusses each video’s development and reception, while speculating as to why viewers connected so much with, say, Natalie Portman rapping obscenities.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Botox is a costly commitment that Shafer discusses during a consultation.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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The tablet also instructs adherents to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site for Samaritans, near the modern-day city of Nablus.Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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