advises

verb

present tense third-person singular of advise
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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 Serhiy Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian military analyst who advises Zelensky on weapons technologies, said an operational Rassvet system would create an imbalance in the adversaries’ capabilities. — Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 Littley likewise advises following the package or recipe directions for the specific rice. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Hilton advises guests to call or message the front desk to request additional cleaning services or share their preferences during a stay. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Dahmen advises against using plastic, which can trap moisture and damage plants as temperatures rise. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 This summer, Kennedy’s health department appointed doctors with financial stakes in the peptide industry to a panel that advises the FDA. — CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Strengthening military capabilities through quantum computing The US Department of War announced the initiative through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, which advises the Pentagon on emerging technologies. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, Catlin advises workers to focus on developing skills like problem-solving, interpersonal communication, collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and willingness to learn. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
  1. warns
  2. suggests
  3. consults
  4. informs
  5. alerts
  6. teaches
  7. recommends
  8. discusses
Verb
  • But the company warns that, as simulations run longer, details and object permanence can shift over time.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As the frightening phantom of Frank the Bunny warns, this parallel reality has a ticking clock that’ll result in its imminent collapse in just 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of warns
Verb
  • Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • Eric Potma, a UC Irvine chemistry professor who consults for the company, told Wired this week that its technology is worth exploring despite significant technical challenges.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In a Silence of the Lambs nod, Vision consults Ultron for insight into Paladin’s predator mind-set but quickly realizes Ultron leaked his location, enabling the attack.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of consults
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  • That philosophy informs Piano’s approach to projects that cross national borders.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The same sort of relaxed approach also informs Mascis’ gear choices.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of informs
Verb
  • This alerts your wireless carrier and can help its spam detection efforts.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Thomas shocks Vision back to life, but this somehow alerts Butcherbird; Vision’s mindscape fills with oppressive red lighting, ominously circling birds, and TVs crackling with static.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of alerts
Verb
  • For Jerick Ladaro, who teaches Filipino-American Studies and Intro to Ethnic Studies at Cesar Chavez High School, the course offers students a chance to better understand their identities and the generations that came before them.
    — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Part science exhibit, part thrill ride, the shuttle gallery teaches most effectively via emotion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaches
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  • The blogger also recommends finding a stay with a cozy fireplace, as winter brings cooler days and occasional rain to the North Bay.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The citizens’ assembly recommends the state bear the full cost, which would involve far more than an income tax hike on high earners would generate.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • This article discusses all six episodes of Netflix’s The New Stanford Prison Experiment.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The film follows a cast that discusses their memories, their relationships and their identity — all through the lens of color, Adidas said.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of discusses

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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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