Thesaurus results for COUNSELED

counseled

verb

variants or counselled

past tense of counsel

as in consulted

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 guided

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 advised

to give advice to perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you

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as in suggested

to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action I would counsel caution and deliberation in this sensitive matter

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Recent Examples of counseled No matter what, all patients should be counseled and have close follow-up with their medical team. —

Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 Apr. 2026 Edelman has often counseled his clients to show leadership on issues such as climate policy, racial equity, or voting rights. —

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Since then, Popovich, who ranks third all-time in postseason wins (170) behind Jackson (229) and Pat Riley (171), has counseled his former assistant without being intrusive, Johnson said. —

Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026 Auriemma has, on occasion, counseled Hurley, which made this role reversal so ironic. —

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026 Chan, addressing the same session, counseled diversifying investors and partners across regions as essential strategy. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026 Prior to his appointment, while serving as DeWine’s lieutenant governor, Husted counseled DeWine on the appointment of the chair of Ohio’s Public Utilities’ Commission, the state’s top utility regulator. —

Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Kilgore maybe could have linked up with his former college coach, Rick Stockstill, but Stockstill counseled him to try to expand his network. —

Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 Sandlund, who has counseled executives in Walden’s position before, suggests her best strategy is to sit tight. —

Claire Zillman, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026

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About 14% of homebuyers 18 to 26 have consulted a community or government down payment assistance program (DPAP).

— Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sullivan said Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Troy Aikman, who was involved in the hiring process for both Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, may be in the team’s draft room next week but won’t be consulted for picks.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026