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
Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
During and after their sales push, Microsoft salespeople advised government departments and agencies to remove competing products from their IT lineups to cut costs, saying the Microsoft bundle would render those other products redundant.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Even travel within the Caribbean country is not advised.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Allocating to gold Reade advised investors to always have a position in gold, albeit as a relatively small part of a portfolio.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Officials advised residents who see human remains around the crash site to leave the area alone and report it to authorities.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Given this is the third such exploitation of this type of vulnerability in a few weeks, and that the initial fixes clearly didn’t complete the job, all are well advised to update right away.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The department advised on Friday that a third flight departed with 97 on board, bringing the total number of individuals evacuated through the charters to roughly 350.
—Helena Skinner, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Some said they were advised to not create the reports.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The wind screens deflect a fair amount of wind (and rain), but Super 3 drivers are well advised to wear some form of eye protection.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
Roughly 34 of those private wells contained lesser amounts of the chemicals, and 15 of the wells exceeded the advised health limit, just like the tap water at the town hall.
—Andrew Brown, courant.com, 7 Sep. 2021
Lesic advised job hunters to consider controlling any narrative out there written about them.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Fans of the core 10-year-old expression are well advised to seek out this new sherry cask-finished version, which opens up an entirely new world of flavors that build upon its familiar character.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 May 2021
This ill-advised law will cost taxpayers more money.
—Abbey Crain, al, 29 Oct. 2019
Giant rectangular screens on either side of the array also show advised speeds and directions to slow down.
—Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2018
PFOS has been detected in the area at a frequency more than 200 times an advised level in groundwater, the lawsuit said.
—Tiffany Kary, Bloomberg.com, 14 June 2017
Baseball, with its 81 home games, can offer a better deal, although public officials remain advised to count their fingers after shaking hands with an owner of any sports franchise.
—Michael Powell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2017
Verb
For example, while the candidate vying for university professor or academic dean should apply with a CV, the same professional could be advised to use a résumé for non-academic roles, such as the university’s finance director.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
During and after their sales push, Microsoft salespeople advised government departments and agencies to remove competing products from their IT lineups to cut costs, saying the Microsoft bundle would render those other products redundant.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Even travel within the Caribbean country is not advised.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Allocating to gold Reade advised investors to always have a position in gold, albeit as a relatively small part of a portfolio.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Officials advised residents who see human remains around the crash site to leave the area alone and report it to authorities.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Given this is the third such exploitation of this type of vulnerability in a few weeks, and that the initial fixes clearly didn’t complete the job, all are well advised to update right away.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The department advised on Friday that a third flight departed with 97 on board, bringing the total number of individuals evacuated through the charters to roughly 350.
—Helena Skinner, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Some said they were advised to not create the reports.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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The early part of Wang’s new movie mirrors the intimacy on display in Apolonia, Apolonia, Lea Glob’s considered portrait of an artist.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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These are words that reflect a more considered and customized approach in providing wellness experiences.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Khamenei reportedly warned Nasrallah in the days leading up to his September 27 assassination to leave Lebanon.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Chelsie later warned Cam about Makensy playing both sides between him and Rubina.David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The age is now 67 for those born in 1960 or latter but some GOP proposals have suggested increasing the age for full retirement benefits from 67 to 69 over an eight-year period beginning in 2026.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some critics have suggested that Maduro has used Venezuela’s youth orchestra to his political advantage.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The center consulted with several experts — including the Northern Jaguar Project’s Carmina Gutiérrez González — in making that confirmation.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Alice is consulted about the meaning of the line as her mother wrote the most popular version of the ballad.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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None of the cards informed buyers their details would be used by lobbyists and consultants to win elections.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it was informed Sunday that Hamlett, who had been sought on a first-degree murder warrant, was found and arrested in South Carolina.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Decisive senior leaders must commit to carrying out the President's agenda and be willing to take calculated risks.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zac feels young, like there’s something innocent about him, that doesn’t feel so calculated.Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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These clumps of cells, called polyps, can be discovered by any number of tests that are doctor recommended based on a person's age and other risk factors including a family history of colorectal cancer and lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet, and physical activity levels.Daryl Austin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rubina and Kimo discussed the chances of Makensy taking Rubina off the block, so one of them could stay in the house.David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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During the session, the filmmaker also discussed inspirations for the movie and specific characters.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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