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variants or counselling

counseling

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adjective

variants or counselling

counseling

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verb

variants or counselling
present participle of counsel
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as in suggesting
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 counseling
Noun
The Division of Continuing Education also offers wraparound support, including counseling, mental health services, transportation assistance and child care referrals. Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 28 May 2025 The funds will cover outpatient counseling and plans for follow-up care. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025 The nonprofit works in tandem with the state's veteran affairs offices and connects veterans with counseling services. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025 Others, meanwhile, criticized the father for not getting his daughter the proper counseling needed after the incident from her past. Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for counseling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
  • With the reassurance that care is available, residents can live the resort-like lifestyle to the fullest while also fostering deeper connections.
    Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Junior provides a taste of the golden age of aviation with the comfort and reassurance of modern-day safety and technology.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • McKinsey could also slash as many as 2,000 non-consulting staff in one of its biggest round of layoffs ever, Bloomberg reported last month, citing unnamed sources close to the matter.
    Anna Cooban, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • In an email to AL.com, Jones said Alabama Writers’ Forum will have a consulting role with the initiative, including assisting with publicity and sharing contacts across the state to help promote events or connect delegates with partners.
    Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2022
Verb
  • The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.
    Jason Quick, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Resources for faculty To support the initiative, Ohio State’s Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning will expand its resources to help faculty integrate AI into their teaching, including the creation of a fund that will provide financial and advisory support.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Maryland's violations were seven times greater than the threshold, according to a report by a state advisory group that oversees compliance.
    Rachel Baye, NPR, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The pair are close, frequently discussing their respective seasons — Whitworth is on loan in League One with Exeter City — and supporting each other.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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