cocounsels

variants or co-counsels
Definition of cocounselsnext
plural of cocounsel

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocounsels
Noun
  • While the issue was not resolved during Tuesday’s hearing, the judge at one point ordered a still photographer to be repositioned after concerns from Robinson’s lawyers about how he would be photographed, which could endanger his right to a fair trial.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The firm’s lawyers also stood by the congresswoman’s side after her surrender last November and at subsequent hearings where she was scheduled to be arraigned.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That should come as no surprise to anyone who watched the trailer and noticed the luxe wardrobes worn by the female legal eagles.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To seat a jury of eight with four alternates, the defense notes, the court must qualify at least 43 jurors, something attorneys argue is unlikely given the number of disqualifications already identified.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
  • His attorneys argued that the evidence was inconclusive and that he was singled out because of his ultra-conservative Muslim beliefs.
    ERIC TUCKER, Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Suzie juggles counselors, nurses, social workers, community agencies, and teachers--retelling her story again and again just to solve one problem.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to classroom teachers, UTLA represents teachers working outside the classroom, counselors, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, librarian and nurses.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For fintech executives and general counsels, these developments signal a pivotal shift.
    AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • After taking office, Lee appointed three independent counsels to look into allegations involving Yoon, his wife and associates.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Cocounsels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocounsels. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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