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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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Boise warns that could be a problem March 10, 2025 3:46 PM Read Next Boise & Garden City Cities can now enforce bans on people sleeping outside.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
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But analysts warn the rules are murky and the long-term impact hinges on how aggressively the U.S. enforces content tracking.—
Dan Runkevicius,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Several reports in Italian and international media suggested that Bezos' wedding organizers had already booked rooms at Venice's main luxury hotels and reserved for a few days in late June large numbers of gondolas and water taxis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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Donald Trump suggested America could join King Charles III's Commonwealth prompting a MAGA backlash—though some may have misconstrued exactly what membership of the voluntary association of 56 states might actually mean in practice.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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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If that snood suddenly shortens, your gobbler has gone from relaxed to alert, and the jig might be up.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Law enforcement was alerted to Anderegg after Instagram reported his account to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the release said.—
Ben Goggin,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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What has Biscuits & Banjos taught you about putting on a music festival?—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The past teaches us that The former Chelsea manager has spoken about a playing style mirroring traditional English strengths.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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To manage osteoporosis, a doctor may recommend: Practicing weight-bearing exercises and strength training.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Also, as is a perk with most tiny homes, the structure can be relocated if needed, although the brand does recommend seeking professional help for transport and reinstallation.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Of course, rationality is often in short supply when discussing money and mortality.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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One breakfast option that's rarely discussed, said Moskovitz, is eating leftover dinner.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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