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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Following that thread, many nonprofits have excellent volunteer training programs for everything from crisis phone counseling to elementary inventory management.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 27 Feb. 2026
Then the district eliminated the school’s therapist, who’d been counselling Justin, because of budget cuts mandated by the legislature.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Look into a debt management plan A credit counseling agency can work with you and your creditors to establish a debt management plan that consolidates your unsecured debts into a single monthly payment, often at reduced rates and fees.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Following that thread, many nonprofits have excellent volunteer training programs for everything from crisis phone counseling to elementary inventory management.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Bill George has spent decades counseling business leaders on how to be authentic.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 27 Feb. 2026
Then the district eliminated the school’s therapist, who’d been counselling Justin, because of budget cuts mandated by the legislature.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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While the local ordinance would be similar to the rules outlined in the TRUST Act, residents said that the ordinance would provide another level of safety and reassurance.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Residents deserve reassurances that this grandiose project won’t break the bank.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 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
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But Avalon Waterways has culinary cruises that amp it up a notch with samples of regional cuisine, demonstrations, special dinners, and a Master of Wine on board guiding wine and food pairings and tastings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities are advising parents to go to hospitals whenever someone is suspected to have measles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bar emphasizes that safeguarding client confidentiality is critical when using AI, advising attorneys to thoroughly vet technology providers and disclose the use of AI to clients when appropriate.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many shots appear to be filmed with telephoto lenses, suggesting, via the camera’s distance from the action, Sasha’s distance from her own past and her struggle to remember.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for oil, during the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first bill will allow for the rehabilitation of a historic jail building, the second will create a new religious advisory commission, and the third will finalize an agreement that will bring more affordable housing to Columbia.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The advisory firm also notes that the vast majority of Zaslav’s equity is also single trigger, meaning that he will be paid as soon as a change in control occurs.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Aviators — who lost to the Renegades, 28-23, on Sunday — announced after Ginn's arrest that offensive coordinator Todd Haley would handle head coaching duties for the team, per Yahoo Sports.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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By proxy, Marion added, Barron will respect Livingston, who worked with Joseph in coaching Cincinnati’s defensive backs in 2014 and 2015.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Which means teaching an LLM all a company’s secrets could simultaneously boost the business—and risk blowing it up.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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From the basics to the more elaborate takedowns, John Wai Martial Arts Academy is teaching people more than just how to fight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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