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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
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
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Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Hernandez Del Calvo said some people counseled patience.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Over 28 years as head of the ADL before retiring in 2015, Foxman counseled presidents and diplomats, CEOs and celebrities.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
The president regularly spoke with Fox’s Sean Hannity, dialed Lou Dobbs into meetings, and counseled with Carlson, then the network’s primetime star, over whether to strike Iran.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Providers who have already screened, counseled, and prepared patients for care may have to stop midstream, potentially unable to complete treatment plans that were set in motion days earlier.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 May 2026
No matter what, all patients should be counseled and have close follow-up with their medical team.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 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
Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Hernandez Del Calvo said some people counseled patience.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Over 28 years as head of the ADL before retiring in 2015, Foxman counseled presidents and diplomats, CEOs and celebrities.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
The president regularly spoke with Fox’s Sean Hannity, dialed Lou Dobbs into meetings, and counseled with Carlson, then the network’s primetime star, over whether to strike Iran.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Providers who have already screened, counseled, and prepared patients for care may have to stop midstream, potentially unable to complete treatment plans that were set in motion days earlier.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 May 2026
No matter what, all patients should be counseled and have close follow-up with their medical team.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseled
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The officers consulted with a popular forensic psychologist, Paul Britton, who had become famous for creating profiles of serial killers.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2026
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Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Petite Acres sits on over four scenic acres, where guests can enjoy guided summer activities, including yoga classes on the lawn, fireside concerts, guest-chef dinners, and family movie nights.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Dems slow to embrace data center resistance McMillan Cottom suggested that no public officials on the right or the left have perfected their messaging to align with anti-data center sentiments.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The supervisors had discussed in March whether the money could be used to address pressing demands across the county, such as the multimillion-dollar liability from the Airport fire in 2024.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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According to The Associated Press, prior to the meeting, the pope discussed his and the artist's overlapping schedules and who might dominate young people's attention between the two figures.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Matt McIlvane, who had coached the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls for the past three seasons, will be moving cross-country to join the Boston Bruins as an assistant coach.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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They're not being coached by scumbag parents like at ballparks where the dads pawn off their kids to stand along a rail in order for dad to add to HIS collection.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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To reduce exposure, it’s recommended that residents stay indoors when possible.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The retailer took into account which books readers continuously bought, rated, recommended and returned to over a period of time.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Counseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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