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1
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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2
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
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to school officials, counseling will be available for students and faculty at the school throughout the week.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
He was also ordered to pay $220 in fines and to complete a 24-session animal cruelty counseling program.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to school officials, counseling will be available for students and faculty at the school throughout the week.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than half of pediatricians report spending from 10 to 19 minutes counseling parents about vaccines, and nearly 1 in 10 spend more than 20 minutes – often several times per day.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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Expectations were high going into the report, as investors looked for reassurance about the sustainability of hyperscaler spending on AI.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Put simply, an attachment wound forms when your early needs for safety and reassurance weren’t met by your parents or caregivers.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 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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The problem here is that the guiding principle is clearly not a scientific or rigorous one.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ivey shied away from expressing how Thursday’s game — or further lack of playing time — could affect his feelings toward the Bulls in free agency, repeatedly turning to his faith as a guiding post among uncertainty on the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Years later, after spending time investing in and advising service companies, he felt drawn back to operating a business built around people and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Airports across the Northeast shared updates on social media about air travel disruptions because of the storm, advising travelers to check with their airlines about the status of their flights.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Recent polling data indicates Republican candidates have gained competitive ground, with conservative commentator Steve Hilton leading the field at 17% support, followed by Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Chad Bianco tied at 14%, suggesting the race structure favors neither party decisively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consider reaching out to a neighbor or colleague and suggesting a get-together — something fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This step provides transparency before entering a long-term advisory relationship.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Meantime, Bochy, who mutually agreed to step down, has returned to the Giants organization in an advisory role.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To be fair, there is some overreaction, but coaching college baseball, much more so than basketball or football, is so radically different from the pros.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Texas State, unlike the other Division I universities in Texas, has two Black basketball coaches, with Terrence Johnson leading the men and Zenarae Antoine coaching the women.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He got nabbed after almost 14 years on the lam, some of them spent teaching scuba in Egypt.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In these tumultuous times, families are increasingly keeping their children at home, teaching them to carry identification as a shield against the uncertainties posed by ICE.—
Kirsten John Foy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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