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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
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.
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Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
Designer Christopher Boutlier advises clients to approach a garden project by first assessing the home’s architecture.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
The American College of Physicians just released new guidance that advises women to get mammography screenings every two years starting at age 50.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
However, in the pursuit of success, incoming Apple CEO John Ternus advises young professionals that putting in 100% effort matters most.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The board, Lofgren noted in a statement, is apolitical and advises the president on the future of NSF.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The notice advises residents to avoid using tap water to drink, cook, wash hands or dishes, bathe or other household uses.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
After stocking up on your ground beef, store it in the refrigerator at 40° F or below and aim to use it within 2 days, the USDA advises.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
Designer Christopher Boutlier advises clients to approach a garden project by first assessing the home’s architecture.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
The American College of Physicians just released new guidance that advises women to get mammography screenings every two years starting at age 50.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
However, in the pursuit of success, incoming Apple CEO John Ternus advises young professionals that putting in 100% effort matters most.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The board, Lofgren noted in a statement, is apolitical and advises the president on the future of NSF.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The notice advises residents to avoid using tap water to drink, cook, wash hands or dishes, bathe or other household uses.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
After stocking up on your ground beef, store it in the refrigerator at 40° F or below and aim to use it within 2 days, the USDA advises.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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However, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREW BLUNDER — Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This suggests that Amodei believed Anthropic had more leverage on the Pentagon than the Pentagon had on it — the CEO of a company founded just five years ago shrugging off a threat from the world’s most powerful and best-funded entity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meta informs staff layoffs affecting 8,000 employees amid AI push – Amid a massive strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, Meta has informed its staff of impending layoffs expected to affect approximately 8,000 employees as the tech giant restructures its workforce.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The young science aficionado decided to develop EYEVA, a device that looks like a visor and alerts the wearer when their eye begins to wander.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pronto and Snabbit have an SOS button within the app that alerts area supervisors in case of emergency.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s the brooding, damaged Creasy, who confusingly passes out at inopportune moments owing to his trauma; an international setting (Italy in the book and first film, Mexico City in the 2004 movie); and a young woman who breaks through his defenses and teaches him to feel again.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tillman is Professor/Writer-in-Residence in the Department of English at the University of Albany and teaches at the School of Visual Arts’ Art Criticism and Writing MFA Program in New York.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Handley recommends not only putting coffee grounds at the base of plants, but near entryways as well.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a deep clean, Evans recommends using mild dish soap first to soften the grease.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The book discusses many of the subjects that Kennedy has focused on, including the possibility of preventing chronic diseases by adjusting lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Robbins also discusses his rewrites once Theron signed on, as well as the story behind the film’s memorable beef jerky.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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