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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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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
When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, Janney advises letting annuals carry the weight.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Powell also advised me to always tell the truth, especially to the news media.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Espada aspirants are advised to buy the best example affordable, as body panels and trim pieces can be as rare as unicorns, and a full restoration is a fool’s errand, unless one is skilled and wants a multiyear garage project.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, Janney advises letting annuals carry the weight.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Powell also advised me to always tell the truth, especially to the news media.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Espada aspirants are advised to buy the best example affordable, as body panels and trim pieces can be as rare as unicorns, and a full restoration is a fool’s errand, unless one is skilled and wants a multiyear garage project.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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This rare dissent comes as the stock market shows signs of volatility, and economists warn the tariffs could trigger a recession.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Take the quiz here … TOURIST TERROR – US embassy in hot spot issues assault warning for women renting jet skis.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meantime, hopes for a China- U.S. trade deal resurfaced after the American president suggested on Thursday that duties on Chinese imports may have peaked.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Leff suggested using disinfectant wipes to sanitize flyers' seat areas, since with airflow and filtration will spread smells, sprays, or perfumes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For more intense challenges, such as a marathon, McGregor encourages people to consult with professionals or a coach who can monitor your progress and condition along the way.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our research used network analysis to map the informal structure of NPD teams - who talks to whom, who shares information, who gets consulted when decisions are made.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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That will inform many of your decisions and pivots.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Dogs can pick up on the scent and will nudge their handler or owner to alert them to an oncoming change in glucose levels.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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In response to the heists, the MTA announced plans to install alarms and brighter lights on train controls to alert when a train is moved without authorization.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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But his delivery proved so funny that Hughes put him in the film, teaching somnambulant students.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sales teaches you to communicate with impact and listen with intention.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As a rule of thumb, auditors recommend two years of preparation time before a reporting deadline hits.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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On closer inspection, however, the high-yield savings accounts recommended by WalletHub and Bankrate are generally FDIC-insured, and opening an account is fairly simple.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Vultures artist also spent a good amount of time discussing bosses using their power to take advantage of employees.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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