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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1
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
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Andrew Young strongly advised that business leaders, if productively engaged, can be the strongest forces for social justice, even more than the politicians and the clergy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Owners are advised to inspect and tighten the clamps before driving until the repair is completed.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until their car dealer replaces the rear axle carrier, free of charge.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Medical attention is advised for severe cases.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Against this backdrop, Lee advised clients buy small-cap stocks, cyclical sectors such as financials and bitcoin.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Those who have direct or close contact with such birds or other animals are advised to wear personal protective quint and avoid touching surfaces that may be contaminated.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 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
The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Andrew Young strongly advised that business leaders, if productively engaged, can be the strongest forces for social justice, even more than the politicians and the clergy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Owners are advised to inspect and tighten the clamps before driving until the repair is completed.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until their car dealer replaces the rear axle carrier, free of charge.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Medical attention is advised for severe cases.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Against this backdrop, Lee advised clients buy small-cap stocks, cyclical sectors such as financials and bitcoin.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Those who have direct or close contact with such birds or other animals are advised to wear personal protective quint and avoid touching surfaces that may be contaminated.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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While no concrete information on what the MR headset will offer has been outed, it has been suggested the Vivo model will surpass the Apple Vision Pro in some respects.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The youngest person to have been injured is believed to be 12 years old, while the oldest is thought to be a man in his 70s, an officer informed the press at the scene, per the footage obtained by KSDK-TV.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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One appeared to have a head injury, while the others appeared to have non-life threatening injuries, a St Louis officer also informed press at the scene, as shared by the St Louis local news broadcaster KSDK-TV.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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It’s also helped that the rest of the blue line has had more freedom to take calculated risks and join plays on offence, which has allowed the club to generate scoring chances at a healthy rate recently.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Leaders in any field can learn from their ability to anticipate needs before they are recognized, challenge assumptions, and embrace calculated risks.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The judge admonished Carter's lawyer for some of his legal maneuvering.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
26 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
Verb
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That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.—
Abigayle Ward,
Hartford Courant,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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