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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 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 The acquisition, advised by Rothschild & Co, is expected to be completed before the end of the month. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 The offenders are advised to report any crime to their local law enforcement. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Military leaders fearful of losing their jobs or of being marginalized will have few incentives to advise their superiors on the risks or costs of military operations that are at odds with the Trump administration’s priorities. Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025 The Pope, 88, has been advised to rest following his 38-day hospital stay. Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences 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
  • 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
  • On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 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
  • 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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  • Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • In many such cases, universities have not been alerted by the administration but rather have uncovered students' altered statuses by auditing the online Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database, which tracks students and scholars on F, M and J visas.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Locals in Puente Piedra district alerted officials about some historic-looking artifacts in an empty lot, Peru’s Ministry of Culture said in an April 7 news release.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • More than a decade on, the So Kates have become such a fixture in Zendaya’s wardrobe that even her employers, Louis Vuitton and Valentino, have been taught to expect no less.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Supervisors who focused not just on academic content, but also on teaching academic skills and demystifying academic culture, helped students feel more equipped and less alone.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Harris created for women accounts on websites commonly used for prostitution and recommended prices to be charged and time allotments.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The company said the U.K. recommended retail price is £429.99, a rise from the previous price of £389.99.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 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
  • 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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