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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
Focus on high-touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs, advises Akiko Iwasaki, professor of immunobiology at Yale University.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Vaccine policy panel cancels meeting A panel of experts that advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in talks to advise powerful California water agency, via Lia Russell.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Reuters — Airlines have been contacted by Australia’s air traffic control agency warning them of reports of live fire off the country’s east coast where a Chinese navy task group has been operating, the agency and Australian officials said.—
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Sina Schuldt | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The struggling German economy has been a major talking point among critics of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ government during the latest election campaign — but analysts warn a new leadership might not turn these tides.—
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
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Federal Reserve data suggests that global cocoa prices rose 144 percent in December, more than doubling from the year before, said Alla Semenova, an economist at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.—
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Generally, the best option is consulting with a district forester.—
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Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller consulted with Darvish multiple times before bringing in Gurriel.—
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Sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have said that the players have been informed of the decision.—
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
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Consequently, when a serious health issue arises—such as early signs of fluid retention in a heart failure patient—the AI will immediately identify the problem and alert both the patient and their physician, enabling faster intervention and preventing costly ER visits and hospitalizations.—
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At least three doctors alerted authorities to concerns about Le Scouarnec, according to court documents and one of the doctors interviewed by CNN.—
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Among the influencers in those meetings was Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian of African descent who, as a young child, often wondered about the lack of African history taught in his classrooms, an interest that formed the cornerstone of his lifework of research and preservation.—
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Lincoln Mitchell, a political analyst who teaches in Columbia University’s political science department and is a former adviser to Georgian Dream, agreed.—
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In December, his transition team recommended rolling back emissions standards and EV quotas imposed under predecessor Joe Biden.—
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His doctor at the ALS clinic recommended a feeding tube, but Richard refused, unwilling to risk recovery time.—
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Solve the Biggest Problem In talking about understanding business trajectories, the panel discussed the need to look for the most relevant applications to business, and then apply the right technology and the right teams.—
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The duo will interview award recipients and discuss the evening’s ceremony, fashion choices for the event and so much more.—
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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