as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
his advised use of the inflammatory term set off a firestorm, just as he had intended
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as in warned
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 suggested
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 consulted
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 informed
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 alerted
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 advised
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
New graduates are strongly advised to pursue in-office jobs rather than remote roles for their first career steps.
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
People in the affected area are also advised not to drink from public water fountains until the advisory is lifted.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The pediatrician advised them to take Whimsy to the hospital, Smith said, where she was diagnosed.
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Adjective
Meaningful persuasion requires the suspension of some short-term interests for the sake of long-term interests, which is why coercive economic statecraft among allies is ill advised.
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Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
—
Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
New graduates are strongly advised to pursue in-office jobs rather than remote roles for their first career steps.
—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
People in the affected area are also advised not to drink from public water fountains until the advisory is lifted.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The pediatrician advised them to take Whimsy to the hospital, Smith said, where she was diagnosed.
—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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The considered yes is not recklessness.
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All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
Verb
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The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
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The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians.
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The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
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Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case last week show that DHS had not consulted the Department of State on country conditions before ending them, which would be a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Verb
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The Angels were informed of the move in a meeting with Jolly and manager Kurt Suzuki about two hours before their 9-3 loss to the Athletics on Friday night.
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Jake revealed in an essay about his parents, which was published on Substack in April, that Romy informed him of their deaths.
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The search began Monday, and involves investigators from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and the State Attorney's Office, who are excavating an area at Dry Creek Ranch after cadaver dogs alerted them during a recent search.
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Patrick found his brother unresponsive in the pool, pulled him out, and alerted his mother and neighbors for help.
Adjective
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While investors concentrate on NVIDIA's staggering growth rate, an even more revealing figure resides in its supply commitments, illustrating a calculated strategy to satisfy demand that skeptics argue may not be viable.
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The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon.
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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