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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
The State Department advises against travel to Haiti, which is still in the midst of violent political turmoil.
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Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The new Army regulation also advises soldiers to steer clear of foods containing poppy seeds due to the risk of failing drug screenings.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Seth Roberts, the senior policy manager for the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe, advises novel protein producers to go through more regulatory processes where possible.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In general, Baum advises fully cooking raw food to prevent scary health complications.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
As some clients may prefer to not sign up, Apex advises airlines to continue offering paying alternatives for passengers who may not want to share their data in exchange for being connected.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024
The airport also advises that highways and roads surrounding the airport will be busy with commuters who are visiting for the events.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
The California Earthquake Authority advises California homeowners to get earthquake insurance to cover any damage caused by earthquakes — although the state of the state’s insurance market means that such insurance remains financially out of reach for many.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
For the best views of the Northern Lights, the agency advises traveling as close to the poles as possible, avoiding city lights and other light pollution, monitoring weather forecasts for prime viewing conditions and finding a position on a vantage point like a hilltop.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
The new Army regulation also advises soldiers to steer clear of foods containing poppy seeds due to the risk of failing drug screenings.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Seth Roberts, the senior policy manager for the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe, advises novel protein producers to go through more regulatory processes where possible.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In general, Baum advises fully cooking raw food to prevent scary health complications.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
As some clients may prefer to not sign up, Apex advises airlines to continue offering paying alternatives for passengers who may not want to share their data in exchange for being connected.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024
The airport also advises that highways and roads surrounding the airport will be busy with commuters who are visiting for the events.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
The California Earthquake Authority advises California homeowners to get earthquake insurance to cover any damage caused by earthquakes — although the state of the state’s insurance market means that such insurance remains financially out of reach for many.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
For the best views of the Northern Lights, the agency advises traveling as close to the poles as possible, avoiding city lights and other light pollution, monitoring weather forecasts for prime viewing conditions and finding a position on a vantage point like a hilltop.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris warns that the blanket tariff would drive up consumer prices and hurt the American economy.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Having a rounder body might put you at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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The report suggests the unit was reassigned to fend off Ukraine’s invasion of the Russian border regions and may be replaced with less capable Russian servicemen.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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This commitment to deeper learning not only broadens his understanding of leadership but also informs his approach to developing training programs.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Black Pentecostalism teaches that Christians have an obligation to do good in the world.Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Czech recommends using the tool for about seven minutes a day; all motions should be completed on either side of the face.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This post recaps all the moves made this week, and discusses the potential impact for all parties involved.Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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On today’s Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast, host Matt Jones discusses Arkansas football with Chip Souza, Razorbacks soccer with ESPN’s Marion Crowder, and Arkansas baseball with pitching coach Matt Hobbs.Chip Souza, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This tells you what the words have in common.Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
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In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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