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or counselled
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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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2
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseled
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Weiss walked over to the Washington set and consulted with Doukopil, Cordes and Gutman during a break, providing a bipartisan list of government officials and activists who were subjected to politically motivated violence in recent years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also in-room massages, guided hikes through surrounding trails, and sound healing sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trinity Rodman whipped in a cross that found Leicy Santos, who guided it home.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At least a few prominent MAHA influencers have suggested Saphier is no ally.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Doctors suggested that the data do not support an early change in therapy and instead introduce unknown risks by speeding up the treatment sequence, potentially reducing time on otherwise effective options, noted Jefferies analysts.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So far, Mike Bethea has coached seven NBA players — including Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and Terrence Williams — in his 33 seasons at Seattle’s Rainier Beach High School.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fitzgerald, who coached 17 seasons at Northwestern, is back in the college game three years after his messy breakup with the Wildcats.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Environmentalists warned that the bill was too broad as introduced, and would allow anyone to begin building a chicken house without a permit — and therefore largely without scrutiny from state government.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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While human encounters are rare, officials warned otters can be territorial and unpredictable.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This version of the food wheel included the same five food groups as The Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet and recommended a diet that prioritized breads, grains, cereals, and vegetables.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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To help drivers save money, Jenkins recommended shopping around at different gas stations for the best price, using reward programs, and driving conservatively.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Counseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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