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as in warns
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 suggests
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 consults
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 informs
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 alerts
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 advises
Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.
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Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Named after Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge — or radiate from — the same area in the sky as the constellation, NASA advises stargazers to look to Gemini and elsewhere to get the best views.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Holland also advises lettuce, leafy vegetables, and anything with a string should stay away from the sink.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Lord John advises Claire to reconsider.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
When Claire asks what will happen next, Lord John advises her to think of the deer.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Finally, the website advises travelers to fly with a small bag that fits under their seat.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Common Sense Media, an online resource that provides media rating and reviews, advises that children nine and up are of a suitable audience.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Named after Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge — or radiate from — the same area in the sky as the constellation, NASA advises stargazers to look to Gemini and elsewhere to get the best views.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Holland also advises lettuce, leafy vegetables, and anything with a string should stay away from the sink.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Lord John advises Claire to reconsider.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
When Claire asks what will happen next, Lord John advises her to think of the deer.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Finally, the website advises travelers to fly with a small bag that fits under their seat.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Common Sense Media, an online resource that provides media rating and reviews, advises that children nine and up are of a suitable audience.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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Four to nine inches with possible wind gusts of 35 miles per hour could produce drifting snow, the NWS warns.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The discovery that these ancient genes can drive pluripotency in mice suggests that the genetic foundation for multicellularity was laid long before animals emerged.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the narrative suggests that isolation and languishing in one’s self-interest frequently breeds the rot of morality.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gideon informs them about the Mandalorians’ plans to take back their home planet of Mandalore, while also questioning the whereabouts of Admiral Thrawn, a very notable bad guy in the Star Wars canon.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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This data also informs tactical decisions, like day-to-day staff allocation, and can even play a role in performance management.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one teaches the art of coercion.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Bernstein is a professor at the Harvard Business School, Michael Horn teaches at Harvard and is co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, and Robert Moesta is an innovator, professor, and research fellow at the Christensen Institute.Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Elton John discusses how Reginald Dwight became Elton John, and his realization years later that overhauling his persona had left him feeling empty inside, in this exclusive clip from his upcoming interview on Good Morning America.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kelce also discusses his partnership with Operation Breakthrough, which offers high school teens entrepreneurial and STEM skills through its Ignition Lab.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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This book that tells the compelling story of world famous racehorse, Alydar and his career, the gruesome details of his mysterious death, and the long process of unearthing of the facts and the shameless greed of those around the horse.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coppola’s story tells the tale well.John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alice is sent to the technician room, where the head technician instructs an employee to clean the bot so nobody can find out about the chaos the sim's malfunction created.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each face of the dreidel instructs a player to add gelt to the pot or take it from the pot.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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