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as in reassurance
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as in consulting
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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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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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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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Recent Examples of counseling
Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 4 May 2025
One policy change might be amending the Medicaid waiver program, which allows states to tailor care and already supports access to family counseling for caregivers.
—Rebecca T Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected with local mental health resources, support groups, or counseling services that fit your needs.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Check to see if the company has an Employee Assistance Programs that provide free counseling or stress management workshops.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Lara Dimitrijevic, a lawyer who represents two survivors in a constitutional case against the state currently being heard in Maltese court, said the church should have done more for victims, including offering psychological counseling.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 4 May 2025
One policy change might be amending the Medicaid waiver program, which allows states to tailor care and already supports access to family counseling for caregivers.
—Rebecca T Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected with local mental health resources, support groups, or counseling services that fit your needs.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Check to see if the company has an Employee Assistance Programs that provide free counseling or stress management workshops.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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Rather, such actions may reflect a longing for engagement or reassurance, especially if the dog is used to being around people.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Still, Conley felt some reassurance not necessarily in the message, but in the messenger.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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However, the administration argues that DOGE serves merely as a presidential advisory body focused on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse and is therefore exempt from FOIA requirements.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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But the Trump administration argues DOGE is a presidential advisory body so is exempt from the nation's premier public disclosure law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Florida police said that corrections officers in the state found messages between Victoria and a prison inmate discussing a plot to have her husband killed, according to an arrest report obtained by TMZ, which first reported news of the arrest.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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