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or counselling
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as in talking
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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2
as in coaching
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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3
as in advising
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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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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or counselling
as in consulting
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or counselling
as in reassurance
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Recent Examples of counseling
Sarah Bradley, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
There are a variety of treatments, including counseling, medications and support groups, to help people who want to end that dependency.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The proceeds will go towards Forchas’ medical care, counseling for her and her brother, and supporting the family.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Most experts recommend a combination of mental health therapy or counseling and nicotine replacement products as the best way to quit smoking.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
There are a variety of treatments, including counseling, medications and support groups, to help people who want to end that dependency.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
The woman denies counseling parents to hide their child's gender.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The proceeds will go towards Forchas’ medical care, counseling for her and her brother, and supporting the family.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Verb
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The new recommendations mean people ages 6 months and older can get Covid-19 vaccines after consulting with a qualified health care provider, which keeps the shots available but may also create more barriers to access than in past years.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The consulting firm Source echoed what the researchers were seeing in a trend report published in mid-September.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The duo, neither of which was born when Napier first began coaching in 2003, took advantage of Texas’ top cornerback, Malik Muhammed, missing the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That wrinkle to the punt return game was a move by the coaching staff to put something else on staff for teams to prepare for.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When there was labor unrest, the coal town churches tended to side with the companies, advising miners against strikes or agitation.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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The University of Southern California (USC) has issued a warning to faculty and staff holding H‑1B work visas, advising them to postpone international travel until further guidance is available amid the White House immigration crackdown, according to , a student newspaper.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These rare steroids were linked to ancient sponges, but the findings sparked debate, with some suggesting alternative origins, including non-biological processes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has fueled additional uncertainty by suggesting that his administration could use the shutdown to impose permanent cuts to the federal workforce and social programs.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Each national park maintains its own website, which typically includes a closure and advisory section.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Atlanta Braves announced that manager Brian Snitker will transition into an advisory role with the team on Wednesday.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then China cracked down on luxury goods, and management kept offering false reassurances with no new strategy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That means more reassurance, more validation, even flirtation — whatever keeps the user coming back.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These parables sometimes read like gibberish, talking both down and up to the reader.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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And its representatives are talking a big game about making the country a wellspring of world-class AI companies.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In other words, Steve is a lot to play, and the Oscar-winner throws himself into every forlorn expression, every kindly mentoring session, every manic bit of rushing to and fro as chaos reigns around him, every stumbling step toward self-medicating into oblivion.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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