1
as in warning
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 suggesting
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 consulting
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 informing
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 alerting
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 advising
The bank is advising its clients to take that change seriously, Sarah Kapnick, its global head of climate advisory, told Semafor.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One woman, who identified herself only as Alice, questioned why the county wasn’t advising individuals living here illegally to self-deport.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Drawing on my 15 years of advising boards and management teams, as well as insights from more than 200 client projects, here’s a seven-part framework for getting it right.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
He’s known as a Yoda-like figure behind the scenes of Michigan football, advising both Moore and Jim Harbaugh.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
People may relate to it especially who are on the cusp of being the ones in the song who are advising others to give a call to the lonely old folks, and actually being the lonely old folks.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Investment firms are already advising clients to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of lower interest rates.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
After moderating a high-profile panel discussion hosted by Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft late last month, Rollins is now wading into the White Stadium debate, by advising critics of the public-private rehab plan championed by Kraft’s opponent, Mayor Michelle Wu.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One woman, who identified herself only as Alice, questioned why the county wasn’t advising individuals living here illegally to self-deport.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Drawing on my 15 years of advising boards and management teams, as well as insights from more than 200 client projects, here’s a seven-part framework for getting it right.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
He’s known as a Yoda-like figure behind the scenes of Michigan football, advising both Moore and Jim Harbaugh.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
People may relate to it especially who are on the cusp of being the ones in the song who are advising others to give a call to the lonely old folks, and actually being the lonely old folks.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Investment firms are already advising clients to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of lower interest rates.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
After moderating a high-profile panel discussion hosted by Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft late last month, Rollins is now wading into the White Stadium debate, by advising critics of the public-private rehab plan championed by Kraft’s opponent, Mayor Michelle Wu.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advising
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International powers have repeatedly called for Machar’s release, warning his detention could tip the country back into civil war.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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And all this just after warning about deploying NATO troops on the ground.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the president of a consulting firm that specializes in IBP, here’s why executives may consider implementing the IBP framework, along with how you can get started.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 2008, Maddalena left her executive position to establish a consulting firm specializing in leadership development.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement PurpleAir doesn’t forecast pollution, while AccuWeather tries to predict AQI hourly throughout the day for towns or cities based on available data informing their models.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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What is informing your take on the present-day mob families in New York?—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Most brands hide and wait for the complaint, but alerting a client to a shipping delay or a potential service issue first is a massive differentiator.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sky received complete immunity for alerting the CMA to its involvement before the investigation launched.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bautista is teaching the teen class a new routine to perform at the upcoming BayFC halftime.—
Iris Sanchez,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company has a Brunello Cucinelli school, which is a specialized school in Solomeo, Italy, dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional Italian craftsmanship to pass on to future generations.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 16 states have chosen a more relaxed approach, with some recommending the individual school districts decide their own policies, and others, like Puerto Rico, only requiring a policy to be formed by 2026.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to their sources, Kennedy's ACIP is considering recommending the vaccines to those 75 and older, while instructing those 74 and younger to speak with their doctor about getting a shot.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In partnership with The Hollywood Roosevelt, the series will see Murgatroyd catch up with fellow reality television stars at the iconic hotel, discussing topics such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career journeys and their favorite reality TV obsessions.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Advising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advising. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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