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or counsellor
1
as in adviser
a person who gives advice especially professionally
a young couple going to a marriage counselor
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2
as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
get the best counselor that money can buy, especially if you're guilty
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Recent Examples of counselor
The traditional avenue for dealing with this disconcerting situation would be to hire specialist counselors trained as therapists and psychologists and station them at the schools for ready access by students.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Additionally, our counselors and support providers use the portal to plan for students’ future needs.
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Sarah Scrogin,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Once there, Emily bonds with four other counselors — played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis and Ella Reece — who begin to explore their witchy reality together.
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William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Twenty-five campers, two counselors and the camp owner died when the Guadalupe River flooded nearly a year ago.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for counselor
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Additionally, our counselors and support providers use the portal to plan for students’ future needs.
—
Sarah Scrogin,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Once there, Emily bonds with four other counselors — played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis and Ella Reece — who begin to explore their witchy reality together.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Twenty-five campers, two counselors and the camp owner died when the Guadalupe River flooded nearly a year ago.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for counselor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counselor
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general, and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to conservative British politicians, are competing to replace Newsom.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
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Johnson, a constitutional lawyer, backed up the administration.
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Walton had found his calling in the courts and lawyers, then as now, often dabbled in politics.
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After obtaining a bachelor’s in business and a PhD in economics from New York University, Greenspan spent three decades as an economic consultant.
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The 13-page document is on LAFD letterhead and includes email addresses for department officials, representatives of Bass’ office and public relations consultants hired to help shape messaging about the fire.
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There are many reasons why, said Matthew Billips, an Atlanta anti-discrimination and civil rights plaintiffs’ attorney.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counselor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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