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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
To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
AccuWeather advises residents to prepare for long-term outages and monitor local weather warnings.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Whataburger advises customers who want to elevate their taste experience to top the taco with Monterey Jack or shredded cheese, bacon, avocado, jalapenos and Whataburger’s creamy pepper sauce.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
Rodrigues advises everyone to check out the tape.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Hall advises travelers or anyone picking people up to check the flight status directly with the airline carrier before heading to the airport.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
The department advises residents to avoid burning wood in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas and outdoor fire pits, as well as use rakes or brooms instead of leaf blowers.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
In one scene, Anu advises an overwhelmed mother on birth control; in another, Anu and Prabha learn that their cat is pregnant.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
AccuWeather advises residents to prepare for long-term outages and monitor local weather warnings.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Whataburger advises customers who want to elevate their taste experience to top the taco with Monterey Jack or shredded cheese, bacon, avocado, jalapenos and Whataburger’s creamy pepper sauce.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
Rodrigues advises everyone to check out the tape.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Hall advises travelers or anyone picking people up to check the flight status directly with the airline carrier before heading to the airport.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
The department advises residents to avoid burning wood in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas and outdoor fire pits, as well as use rakes or brooms instead of leaf blowers.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
In one scene, Anu advises an overwhelmed mother on birth control; in another, Anu and Prabha learn that their cat is pregnant.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warns that courts' independence is under threat from violence.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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What the first responder law says The law, Senate Bill 184, says that individuals must stand at least 25 feet from a first responder who verbally warns them to back off while the responder is working.Howard Cohen, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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What scant information is available suggests a similar form factor and feature set to the first Switch released back in 2017.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The muted media response suggests that there is a growing gulf between what AI insiders are seeing and what the public is told.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rather, his supporters say that Montgomery was the first to understand and demonstrate the physics and control that still informs modern flight.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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That’s why another function of the department is to collect information and data, which then informs research and decision-making.Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
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Fall teaches us the importance of letting go.Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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No one ever teaches you how to say goodbye as a human or animal uhh my heartstrings.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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Smith, a mental-health counselor and flower-essence therapist, discusses prayer as a method for finding language that resonates with our intentions.Kristin Auble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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As the 2025 season revs into life, The Athletic’s tennis team discusses some of their own views on innovation — many of which have kinship with the players’ ones, since there’s only so much to change — and how changing tennis would ultimately… change tennis.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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The tablet also instructs adherents to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site for Samaritans, near the modern-day city of Nablus.Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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