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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
Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Kasperowicz declined, however, to say whether those appointments involved the one-on-one mental health counseling Beaman had requested.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 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
When counseling adopters, this is one plant worth flagging with urgency.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Kasperowicz declined, however, to say whether those appointments involved the one-on-one mental health counseling Beaman had requested.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 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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Because the platform is designed around real-world interaction, this additional layer of reassurance is intended to make users, particularly women, feel confident meeting new people nearby.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chesterton Town Council member Jim Ton sought reassurance that the rules could change in the future.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 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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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agency is advising recipients to cash their checks within 90 days, according to the March 17 release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Raine Group and JPMorgan Chase are advising the league on the matter.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The hackers never demanded a ransom, suggesting they were motivated by destruction and chaos, not profit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The most damaging incident for Meta occurred in 2021, when Haugen, a former Facebook product manager turned whistleblower, leaked a trove of documents suggesting the company knew of the potential harms of its products.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More tech —Trump taps Zuck and Jensen—but snubs Elon and Sam Altman, for tech advisory council.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Elliman Yachts, which debuted today in the midst of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, will offer yacht acquisition advisory and brokerage services, as well as bespoke yacht charters globally through a strategic partnership with Royal Yacht International.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Jaguars got an apple that didn’t fall far from the Ortiz coaching tree.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Johnson-Swartz was suspended from teaching at STEM School Highlands Ranch after the allegations emerged.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Youth took to the streets to protest schools teaching in the Afrikaans language and the ensuing government crackdown saw hundreds killed.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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