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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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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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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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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
The coalition advocates for guardrails around AI and helped advise on Colorado’s chatbot legislation, as well as similar legislation elsewhere.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Ornate Molding Simple is the name of the game in today's cooking spaces, so skip any ornate moldings on cabinet doors or trims, Sherman advises.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Oh yes, and today Buffett (who recently retired from managing the portfolio, but still advises) has accumulated roughly $340 billion in cash inside the Berkshire portfolio.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Collect your plants in corners where other customers or staff won't trip over them, Kimling advises.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Ornate Molding Simple is the name of the game in today's cooking spaces, so skip any ornate moldings on cabinet doors or trims, Sherman advises.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Oh yes, and today Buffett (who recently retired from managing the portfolio, but still advises) has accumulated roughly $340 billion in cash inside the Berkshire portfolio.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Collect your plants in corners where other customers or staff won't trip over them, Kimling advises.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
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Andrillon warned against trying to harness the sleeping mind in the service of the waking world.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Asian economies prove resilient in wake of war Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lithgow’s performance suggests without any softening of tone or characterization that Dahl’s deep well of feeling for the suffering of children is the source of his harsh condemnation of Israel’s actions in Lebanon.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anyone experiencing persistent bad breath or unusual digestive symptoms while taking a GLP-1 medication should consult a doctor for evaluation and recommended next steps.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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To prevent any industry lobbying against it, RAINN consulted with tech companies when drafting the law, 19th News reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, the hunters brought the deer to a butcher who then informed EnCon police.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Anybody who sees any sort of spill or leak in progress should call 911 and the proper authorities will be alerted, Ravitch said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The writers got the studios to agree to alert the union if a studio licenses writers’ work for AI training and continue holding meetings with the union on implementation.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Find attributes that cannot be taught.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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So even a creature as apparently simple as a mollusk still has a lot to teach us about how to build our world.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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As part of Lololee’s deal, federal prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison term at the low end of the sentencing range, according to the court filing.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pastels, jet black, red, blue, and gray are colors designers recommend avoiding for garage doors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gulf leaders are scheduled to meet in Jeddah on Tuesday to discuss the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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