as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
his advised use of the inflammatory term set off a firestorm, just as he had intended
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as in warned
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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as in suggested
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 consulted
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 informed
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 alerted
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 advised
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Those in affected areas were advised to limit prolonged or intense outdoor activities when air quality is poor in their area and stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
People are advised to stay away from the area, as well as the shorelines, due to debris in the water and a high surf advisory.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
What Happens Next Welch is seeking to avoid any lawsuits by siding with the plaintiffs and has advised people who lost money to contact the plaintiffs' lawyers.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
But it's not advised if the pipes are clogged.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Reddit users in the comments section advised the bride to not let the drama drag down her day and to be discreet when people ask where her maid of honor is.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, when the team recently presented their work at the International Conference on Learning Representations, the lead author Rafael Rivera Soto, a first-year John Hopkins PhD student advised by Andrews, created a demo of the tool with some telling results.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Motorists were advised to consider other east-to-west routes heading in and out of the downtown area.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The wind screens deflect a fair amount of wind (and rain), but Super 3 drivers are well advised to wear some form of eye protection.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Verb
Skywatchers are advised to keep an eye on NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and apps like Aurora Now.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Those in affected areas were advised to limit prolonged or intense outdoor activities when air quality is poor in their area and stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
People are advised to stay away from the area, as well as the shorelines, due to debris in the water and a high surf advisory.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
What Happens Next Welch is seeking to avoid any lawsuits by siding with the plaintiffs and has advised people who lost money to contact the plaintiffs' lawyers.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
But it's not advised if the pipes are clogged.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Reddit users in the comments section advised the bride to not let the drama drag down her day and to be discreet when people ask where her maid of honor is.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, when the team recently presented their work at the International Conference on Learning Representations, the lead author Rafael Rivera Soto, a first-year John Hopkins PhD student advised by Andrews, created a demo of the tool with some telling results.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Motorists were advised to consider other east-to-west routes heading in and out of the downtown area.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s something to be said about working that way, but the difference for Agents is that the songs were, in turn, more considered and fleshed out by the time they were brought to the band, even if those songs demanded more work afterward.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The union had previously warned that the strike, which began with walkouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and the coffee giant’s hometown of Seattle last week, could spread to hundreds of stores if the company did not meet the baristas’ demands at the bargaining table.Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The student sent the informant an ISIS video calling for the killing of Jews, directions on how to record a martyrdom video, a video tutorial on bomb-making, and suggested targeting the Israeli consulate.The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Streaming currently accounts for about eighty per cent of the American recording industry’s revenue, and in recent years Spotify’s health is often consulted as a measure for the health of the music business over all.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Expand intro paragraph, add testing proof, and who was consulted for the article.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Steele informed him of her gender transition.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to prosecutors, the company was informed in the following months the FDA was unlikely to grant that request.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His shocking testimony laid bare the extent of his calculated and prolonged betrayal.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the retreat was a calculated one, according to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies.David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although all religions, including Buddhism and Taoism, are admonished to avoid foreign ties, the measures are aimed mainly at Christianity and Islam.Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2019
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In early June, Felton recommended Deputy Mayor Johnson talk with the city’s ethics advisor.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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