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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
Acting on behalf of the Scientific Panel of the Interim Committee, my grandfather, J. Robert Oppenheimer wrote advice from the top scientists on the Manhattan Project in a letter to Secretary of War Henry Stimson.
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Charles Oppenheimer, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
But his advice to moviegoers was simple: Don’t get your hopes up.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
For more than 20 years, Grumpy has been sharing advice on what to grow, when to plant, and how to manage just about anything in your garden.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Harrington initially committed to Harvard, embodying his father’s sage advice of being good enough to play at Duke and smart enough to play at Harvard.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Charles Oppenheimer, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
But his advice to moviegoers was simple: Don’t get your hopes up.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
For more than 20 years, Grumpy has been sharing advice on what to grow, when to plant, and how to manage just about anything in your garden.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Harrington initially committed to Harvard, embodying his father’s sage advice of being good enough to play at Duke and smart enough to play at Harvard.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
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Topline After 10,000 Air Canada striking flight attendants refused a government back-to-work order, Canada’s flagship carrier was forced to suspend operations and pull its financial guidance—while canceling flights for half a million passengers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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States are awaiting guidance from the federal government on the new work requirements, including the timeline for implementation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
15 Aug. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Read More: The History of Music Copyright—Before (Taylor’s Version) More than a million listeners tuned in to the New Heights podcasts the night of Swift’s announcement.—
Misty L. Heggeness,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fans are eagerly waiting for a Season 5 announcement.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Residents can view the plans and leave feedback in person at those locations.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Journal Sentinel also sought feedback on the school's name, with 10 readers responding.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This helps avoid misaligned suggestions and keeps the conversation focused.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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See you then! -Ray Have a suggestion for the Daily Briefing?—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Here’s more info on the Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte showdown that U.S. viewers can watch on DAZN PPV for $49.99 beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Graham Wilson shared this info for the public: Older cases might be missing PDFs.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The encouragement of his teammates along with his position coach’s counsel kept Lyons engaged.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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The moment was politically charged, with an ongoing special counsel probe of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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