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
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.
—Jani Hall, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
The Ministry of Health & Wellness advised Jamaicans to punch holes in old cans and cover water drums to cut down on the mosquito breeding because mosquito control activities wouldn’t happen until well after Melissa.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Springer advised his teammates simply to be themselves.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Because the day is not an official holiday, it's advised to check with your neighborhood and surrounding community for organized events marking National Trick or Treat Day.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The agency advised people to stay away from rocky areas, jetties and piers.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Other users advised the man to figure out why his wife is so worried about finances and her husband traveling by himself, as that may be the missing piece to the puzzle.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
One evening, according to Breen and Conlon, Daniel advised his brother to watch a TV documentary about money laundering, to brush up on his skills.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.
—Jani Hall, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
The Ministry of Health & Wellness advised Jamaicans to punch holes in old cans and cover water drums to cut down on the mosquito breeding because mosquito control activities wouldn’t happen until well after Melissa.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Springer advised his teammates simply to be themselves.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Because the day is not an official holiday, it's advised to check with your neighborhood and surrounding community for organized events marking National Trick or Treat Day.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The agency advised people to stay away from rocky areas, jetties and piers.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Other users advised the man to figure out why his wife is so worried about finances and her husband traveling by himself, as that may be the missing piece to the puzzle.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
One evening, according to Breen and Conlon, Daniel advised his brother to watch a TV documentary about money laundering, to brush up on his skills.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advised
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even if the hurricane's fiercest winds begin to wane as the hurricane approaches land, the hurricane center warned there is little difference in the destructive power of winds that are Category 4 (130-156 mph) as opposed to Category 5, (greater than 157 mph).—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kylie Kelce, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, warned Dallas Cowboys fans who are going to decide to trick-or-treat at their house during a podcast episode last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deshpande suggested that while streaming algorithms like Netflix’s are good at identifying what is within a subscriber’s tastes, the algorithm may limit what that user is exposed to, to the detriment of studios trying to produce films.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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This closeness causes gravitational instability that existing planetary formation models have suggested should result in an environment unsuitable for planet formation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The department consulted with the CHP, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the Marin County Fire Department, the Safe Routes to School Program and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Blunk said.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pillich consulted with her legal mentors, a spiritual advisor and her husband, who also is Catholic.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That initial interest was informed by his love of skateboarding.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her company introduces a distinctive approach within its category—Quantum Intervention—a framework informed by research and scientific insights and advanced AI personalization into tools for resilience, recovery, and growth.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The person on the other end of the call went to the Cartersville Police Department to report Cagle’s threat, and officers with the department alerted the Atlanta Police Department.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gill fled the scene, and police were alerted to the crash only after passers-by saw King lying on the road, investigators said.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In 1913, a tiny American state made a calculated bet that would reshape the global economy.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The calculated time to first dose of pain medication for individuals assigned ESI 2 was 65 minutes and the median time for those assigned ESI 3 was 178 minutes, with four of these patients leaving the ED without receiving pain medication after a wait of 349 minutes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cursing, Porter admonished the staffer for appearing in the background of the shot.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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He was admonished in an awkward one-on-one interview by the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano for playing too high up the pitch against the man-marking Italians rather than dropping deep.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advised. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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