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as in guidance
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars
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as in information
usually advices plural
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week
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Recent Examples of advice
Even Fillion has gotten in on the action and has asked Winter for advice.
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
On her advice, Reid began going for late-night walks and grabbing coffee in the early morning to avoid smelling the neighbor’s drugs.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
So all of his advice is catered towards me.
—Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advice
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This personalized service provides one-on-one guidance throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, helping families schedule appointments, coordinate care, find resources, and navigate insurance questions.—
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Avoid harsh or incorrect cleaners and follow manufacturer guidance to protect coatings, airflow, and internal components.—
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
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The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved the recommendation.—
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A number of nutrition and public health experts were shocked by the new guidelines omitting clear recommendations for alcohol.—
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The announcement came on January 5, positioning the robot as one of the most unusual yet thoughtful products at this year’s show.—
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Kamelya Alexan sat in a ballroom at the Beverly Hills Hilton, awaiting the announcement of the awards at the Beverly Hills Film Festival this spring.—
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Eighteen years earlier, Bisciotti acknowledged that player feedback was instrumental in changing his mind and firing Brian Billick, another successful Super Bowl-winning coach who had recently received a contract extension.—
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The handheld device uses haptic feedback to translate live ball movement and gameplay into vibrations beneath the user's fingertips.—
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
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Other more outlandish suggestions have included Nicola Mendelsohn, the head of Meta’s global business group and a doyen of British business, and Tristram Hunt, a former broadcast journalist and Labour Party politician who now runs the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
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Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.—
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Additional details for the Winter Classic against the Mammoth, including ticketing info, date and start time, will be announced later.—
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Parker’s legal counsel was provided by the Virginia Risk Sharing Association, the school district’s insurance pool, according to Toscano Law Group, one of the firms representing Zwerner.—
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David Gelbloom, who is Fiera Foods’ general counsel, would not discuss if the same Alex Garber owned Ontario LTD and Fiera.—
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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