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as in warning
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 suggesting
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 consulting
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 informing
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 alerting
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 advising
On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.
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Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Falling interest rates make everything IB easier from mergers and acquisitions to debt issuance to initial public offerings — for which investment banks facilitate and get paid for advising.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Florida police are advising residents in the town of Orange City to avoid monkeys that have been sighted roaming around the community this week.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
But some Republicans are joining Democrats in advising a more cautious approach.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Chief Purpose Officer, Conspiracy of Love, a global purpose consultancy advising Fortune500 companies and iconic brands.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommended giving preference to Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, if possible.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Falling interest rates make everything IB easier from mergers and acquisitions to debt issuance to initial public offerings — for which investment banks facilitate and get paid for advising.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Florida police are advising residents in the town of Orange City to avoid monkeys that have been sighted roaming around the community this week.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
But some Republicans are joining Democrats in advising a more cautious approach.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Chief Purpose Officer, Conspiracy of Love, a global purpose consultancy advising Fortune500 companies and iconic brands.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommended giving preference to Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, if possible.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Worst practices In-house production has been reduced or outsourced, and in 2023 Elsevier began using AI during production without informing the board, resulting in many style and formatting errors, as well as reversing versions of papers that had already been accepted and formatted by the editors.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The victims of the attack included an ex-Princeton University football player, a recent high school grad bound for nursing school, a young mother teaching her daughter how to read and a father of two celebrating the new year with his cousin, among others.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.Suzanne Blake Reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Rose also stresses the importance of preserving natural oils, recommending the occasional use of a clarifying shampoo to keep buildup in check.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Consider a measure tracked by Bank of America of how heavily Wall Street analysts are recommending stocks, which recently hit its highest level since early 2022, according to strategist Savita Subramanian.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Alleged Manifesto, Dad's Facebook Tell Two Different Stories Footage then shows two of the women discussing their arrest in the back of a police cruiser.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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When her mother returned to Clinton, Andrea never considered telling her what had happened.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 1908, the university began conferring honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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