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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
Lauren Rice, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
City and Police Support At the city level, Austin police say their Victim Services Division helps survivors of crime and trauma with crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, criminal justice support, referrals and assistance applying for crime victims’ compensation.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
When Americans, especially seniors, fill prescriptions through traditional pharmacies, pharmacists serve as a critical safeguard, reviewing medication profiles for dangerous interactions, flagging duplicate therapies, and counseling patients on proper use.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For instance, during a three-week outpatient internal medicine rotation, my classmates and I did not receive any formal training on nutrition or lifestyle counseling, despite the fact that primary care visits are a key touchpoint for discussing behavioral changes with patients.
—Lauren Rice, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
City and Police Support At the city level, Austin police say their Victim Services Division helps survivors of crime and trauma with crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, criminal justice support, referrals and assistance applying for crime victims’ compensation.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The facility will have shelters for the homeless, a food pantry, showers and counseling services to serve the broader community in Plano.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
When Americans, especially seniors, fill prescriptions through traditional pharmacies, pharmacists serve as a critical safeguard, reviewing medication profiles for dangerous interactions, flagging duplicate therapies, and counseling patients on proper use.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
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Some may prioritize speed, while others want reassurance that valuable heirlooms or delicate items will be handled carefully.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Local physical branches still have a purpose when customers need face-to-face expertise, help with complex paperwork or reassurance during major financial decisions.—
Barbara White,
Kansas City Star,
12 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
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Last month, the district reopened applications to the 14-member Black Student Achievement Committee — tasked with guiding implementation — despite originally planning to launch it in the fall.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Arnaud Desplechin may be regarded as one of France’s quintessential auteurs, but American cinema has long been a guiding force in his imagination.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The airport was advising passengers to arrive four to five hours before their flights but reduced the recommendation to three to four hours Monday night.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports these recommendations, advising that children as young as 1 can benefit from swimming lessons, depending on their emotional and physical development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yet overall hiring was essentially unchanged, suggesting companies are reluctant to fill open positions, perhaps because of uncertainty around the impact of artificial intelligence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s move in 2013 to step down as chairman of the board came weeks after his comments in an interview suggesting that Lululemon products didn’t need to cater to larger women.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In 2023 Homer Glen voters were asked via an advisory referendum question if the village should explore creating a part-time police department.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Grocery stores are one of the first places consumers will see the effects of higher fuel prices – specifically the produce, meat and dairy aisles, said Deborah Weinswig, CEO and founder of Coresight Research, a supply chain and retail research and advisory group.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, his brother, who was once his assistant at Wagner, could be in position to land on his head coaching feet quickly.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Shourya has a passion for teaching improv and has been coaching students at the nearby junior high to build their skills.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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In addition to teaching and preparing dancers for professional study, marked by a solo debut performance called an arangetram, the two women together run a company dedicated to performing concert dance works — a format Hema pioneered for Bharatanatyam in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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At Purdue, the device will be integrated into the existing radiation instrumentation teaching lab.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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