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as in guidance
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars
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as in information
usually advices plural
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week
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Recent Examples of advice
The Acceleration Project—TAP—is a nonprofit founded in 2012 by Jane Veron, a former Bain and American Express strategist who believed the quality of advice available to Fortune 500 companies should not be a privilege reserved for those who could afford it.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Huang’s advice comes as China has taken the opposite stance, eliminating degrees that authorities claim are no longer justified in the AI era.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Parents swapped advice about oatmeal baths and calamine lotion and arranged to bring children together when one was thought to be infectious—despite the practice never being an official medical recommendation.
—Lindsay Dodgson, Wired News, 18 May 2026
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Huang’s advice comes as China has taken the opposite stance, eliminating degrees that authorities claim are no longer justified in the AI era.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Parents swapped advice about oatmeal baths and calamine lotion and arranged to bring children together when one was thought to be infectious—despite the practice never being an official medical recommendation.
—Lindsay Dodgson, Wired News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
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Remember to stay informed about weather conditions and heed guidance from local authorities for a secure journey.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The question now is not whether patients and clinicians will receive guidance from new sources.—
Ami Bhatt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Investigators asked anyone with information about the attack to contact Escondido police at (760) 839-4722.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Scottsbluff Police Department for more information.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Lagoon-side drink deliveries come with insider recommendations urging you to take advantage of the see-through kayaks, to never miss a sunrise, and to camp out on the dock post-dinner to count shooting stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The divergence in their views was clearest — and most damaging — on the IMF’s recommendation for Senegal to restructure its debt.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
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This Avs’ exit needs to come with a major announcement, that president Joe Sakic and general manager Chris MacFarland have decided to dismiss Bednar with one year remaining on his contract.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Most alliance announcements describe co-selling arrangements and joint go-to-market motions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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An excessive need for approval leads to softened feedback, inconsistent standards, and avoided difficult conversations, eroding accountability.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Compassionate Venus in your 6th House of Work squares disciplined Saturn in your 3rd House of Communication, so feedback, schedules, and workflow need clear lines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Luckey has one possible answer to that problem in his suggestion that the United States put more emphasis on giving allies the wherewithal to defend themselves.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The creator concluded that the concept still has potential but requires further refinement and invites suggestions for future iterations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The keyboard has some pleasing aesthetic features too, including translucent keycaps that allow RGB lighting to pass through, as well as an OLED display that shows system info and a variety of setting indicators.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
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FoodieLand in Fort Worth info FoodieLand will be in Fort Worth at the Texas Motor Speedway at 3545 Lone Star Circle.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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The placement is deliberate and symbolic, a visual touchstone giving silent counsel during one of the most consequential presidencies in American history—as if to perpetuate a visual dialogue between the 16th president and the 26th.—
Douglas Brinkley,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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There’s an important distinction between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, said Matt Moore, general counsel for PeopleforBikes, a national cycling coalition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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