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as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
if you cannot afford counsel, one will be provided for you
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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
I suggest you take the teacher's counsel
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as in adviser
a person who gives advice especially professionally
the toy manufacturer hired a public relations counsel to do some damage control
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as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
she approved the move after a counsel with her advisers
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
concerned parents counseling about the problem of substance abuse in their community
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
every year the admissions officer counsels thousands of students about the process of applying to college
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as in to advise
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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Recent Examples of counsel
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Attorneys argued in the petition that she was deprived of her rights to effective counsel under the 6th and 14th Amendments.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
To further understand why Ross wanted Aikman, understand how Ross appreciated the role former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had in counseling Washington Commanders’ owner Josh Harris.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There is a lack of oversight, transparency and bias with facial recognition technology, said Jeramie Scott, senior counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Attorneys argued in the petition that she was deprived of her rights to effective counsel under the 6th and 14th Amendments.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
The two-story building will have offices, counseling rooms, meeting rooms, a childcare area and a chapel.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
To further understand why Ross wanted Aikman, understand how Ross appreciated the role former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had in counseling Washington Commanders’ owner Josh Harris.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsel
Noun
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The judge noted that the Supreme Court released guidelines last year for how lawyers use AI.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each Gospel Justice Center – which is open one day a month for a few hours – revolves around volunteer lawyers and church members offering brief legal advice, guidance and prayer in a community setting.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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On advice of their physician (the best money could assure), mother and child traveled to the countryside, away from London’s noise, dust, and heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But advice, no matter how rigorous, does not carry accountability.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But with his broadcast duties, the Hall of Fame quarterback has been more of a pitchman and advisor than hands-on architect.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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After stepping out to accommodate Paigyn’s daily noon meditation, Ainsley heads straight to the admissions office to plead her case with advisor, Greta (Miriam Silverman).—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Katz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Andrea Katz,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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The district’s usual procedure is to notify parents about school closures the day of before 5:30 a.m., once the superintendent checks road conditions across the district and consults with local emergency management officials and neighboring superintendents.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Being entrusted with such secret knowledge conferred a special power on Skinny Pedro.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Obviously, this appointment and other authority could have been conferred on the Court of Appeals rather than the chief judge.—
James M. McGuire,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Beyond Bourla’s family history, the places his career has taken him have helped shape his leadership style—and guide his success.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Precise placement is possible using DNA origami, which folds DNA into nanoscale shapes to guide molecules into position.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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In a Facebook post, the CAIC advised skiers to be aware of areas with the highest avalanche danger.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The novel also suggests—mumblingly, without making eye contact, not wanting to be corny about it—that one’s own self becomes a little less hideous the more one attends to other selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police said the door handle turned from the inside, suggesting someone was attempting to escape.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsel. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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