counseled

variants or counselled
past tense of counsel
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of counseled The rabbinic sages counseled patience, seeking a diplomatic accommodation that would avert mass bloodshed. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025 Following the investigation, Moore verbally counseled Martin as the first step in the city’s progressive discipline process, Carter said. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseled
Verb
  • In 1986, Black consulted on another script for his Lethal Weapon producer, Joel Silver, and that position ultimately led to his casting as Hawkins in John McTiernan’s Predator (1987).
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Slusser previously told Fox News Digital that coaches only consulted with Fleming about preferred roommates, but none of the female players, and that Fleming frequently chose Slusser.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The first time Sean Payton and Vic Fangio coached in an NFL game against each other came in 1999.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Then again, there were swaths of the season when the Giants did not look the part of a prepared or well-coached team.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Both clubs would be well advised to brace themselves for the long haul.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The judge advised him to call his attorney.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Van der Velden suggested in her statement that AI characters should not be compared directly with human actors.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
  • By comparison, the 2024 heat death report from just one county in Arizona is longer and includes more in-depth analyses of risk factors, contributing weather events and suggested pathways forward.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Anne had also talked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But while Swift’s album is objectively the most talked-about this week, several other powerhouse artists unveiled new music as well.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Melvin was informed Monday morning that he had been relieved of duties.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The emphasis on sustainability informed the collection, too.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
    Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The representative recommended the man contact local law enforcement about the scam, according to court documents.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Counseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseled. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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