1
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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3
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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4
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
Focus on high-touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs, advises Akiko Iwasaki, professor of immunobiology at Yale University.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Vaccine policy panel cancels meeting A panel of experts that advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in talks to advise powerful California water agency, via Lia Russell.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Vaccine policy panel cancels meeting A panel of experts that advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in talks to advise powerful California water agency, via Lia Russell.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Be warned: This page contains spoilers for today’s puzzle.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The retailing giant on Thursday provided a 2025 sales and profit forecast that was lower than analysts had expected, with executives warning about new challenges in an uncertain economic landscape.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The creator also offered me insights into the future of food content, suggesting a trend toward physical ventures.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Generally, the best option is consulting with a district forester.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller consulted with Darvish multiple times before bringing in Gurriel.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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But several national security agencies, including the FBI, and multiple other federal departments advised staffers not to respond to the email immediately, suggesting that the broader executive branch was not informed of nor prepared for the demand.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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At least three doctors alerted authorities to concerns about Le Scouarnec, according to court documents and one of the doctors interviewed by CNN.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Consequently, when a serious health issue arises—such as early signs of fluid retention in a heart failure patient—the AI will immediately identify the problem and alert both the patient and their physician, enabling faster intervention and preventing costly ER visits and hospitalizations.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Though Reacher sounds disappointed that Zachary Beck never taught his son to punch — my dad didn’t teach me, either!—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Before turning to journalism, Hammond taught English while living in Thailand and Malaysia.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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To get the most bang for your buck and to get the best selection of homes, Vrbo recommends booking your vacation home at least two months before travel dates.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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For that reason, WOAH recommends robust testing to rule out silent spread of the disease.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Solve the Biggest Problem In talking about understanding business trajectories, the panel discussed the need to look for the most relevant applications to business, and then apply the right technology and the right teams.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The duo will interview award recipients and discuss the evening’s ceremony, fashion choices for the event and so much more.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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