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as in conferring
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 guiding
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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 1 Feb. 2026
Medications and counseling can help people recover.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
To further understand why Ross wanted Aikman, understand how Ross appreciated the role former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had in counseling Washington Commanders’ owner Josh Harris.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
At the time, William and Kate reportedly sought counseling, and though the two are thought to be in a much better place these days, the lasting rumors did cause a strain in the relationship.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 1 Feb. 2026
Medications and counseling can help people recover.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The two-story building will have offices, counseling rooms, meeting rooms, a childcare area and a chapel.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
To further understand why Ross wanted Aikman, understand how Ross appreciated the role former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had in counseling Washington Commanders’ owner Josh Harris.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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Supplements certified for sport provide additional reassurance that the product has been tested and verified for quality, purity, and safety.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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This proposal also reflects feedback from Baltimore County residents who are seeking reassurance that public institutions are operating transparently and responsibly.—
Carl Jackson,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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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Jit Singh, who grew up in Johor and has been guiding for 50-plus years, met us in the lobby.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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He’s currently tied with George Seifert, who won 17 upon succeeding Bill Walsh and guiding the 1989 49ers to the Lombardi Trophy.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over the past decade, screening guidelines have swung from recommending routine screening to advising against it to landing somewhere in between, and major organizations still don’t all say it the same way.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In August 2024, the Connecticut State Board of Education unanimously passed guidance advising districts to remove or restrict cellphones from K-12 classrooms.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new revelations include documents suggesting Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Epstein after the 2008 global financial crisis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Musk has regularly expressed his ambitions in space travel, previously suggesting colonizing Mars.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Abrams is one of the group’s senior leaders and helps guide the mental health and advisory services.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Attia was also removed from the scientific advisory board page of Eight Sleep, a high-profile sleep-technology company where he had been listed as an adviser since 2024.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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His only experience coaching tight ends was at the Senior Bowl.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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His official title is senior defensive assistant, a curious change for a coach who has spent a lifetime on offense around a head-coaching stint with the Giants.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Meyers Taylor, recovering from a C-section, figured things out on her own while simultaneously teaching herself American Sign Language.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Colleges and universities are teaching full courses dedicated to understanding Bad Bunny’s work as a site of critical inquiry.—
Dr. Carlos A Torre,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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