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or counselling
1
as in talking
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 coaching
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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3
as in advising
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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4
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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or counselling
as in consulting
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or counselling
as in reassurance
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Recent Examples of counseling
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Many dietitians also offer counseling for disease prevention and overall health and wellness.
—Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The proceeds will go towards Forchas’ medical care, counseling for her and her brother, and supporting the family.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Career counseling is not available.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Many dietitians also offer counseling for disease prevention and overall health and wellness.
—Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The woman denies counseling parents to hide their child's gender.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The proceeds will go towards Forchas’ medical care, counseling for her and her brother, and supporting the family.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Verb
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The organization said Sami Hamdi, a political commentator and managing director of the consulting company The International Interest, was detained at the San Francisco International Airport.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Heat directed press inquiries to the NBA’s statement while the Trail Blazers noted that Splitter would take on interim head coaching duties.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Billups, who began coaching the Trail Blazers in 2021 after having played in the NBA for 17 years, made his initial appearance in federal district court in Portland on Thursday on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, court records show.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas and Oklahoma, for example, are advising recipients to identify food pantries and other groups that help with food.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff's office is advising the public that her appearance may have changed since this photo was taken.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These areas are crucial for integrating a person’s emotions and senses with their broader sense of identity, suggesting that fathers who more effectively engage in this contextualizing process during this new life stage tend to flourish.—
Anthony Vaccaro,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kylie reacted to an idea floated by one of her viewers, suggesting that the family should all dress as Frozen's Elsa for Halloween.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Action as an Anchor Under the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Green Crew puts teenagers in charge of conservation projects — from planting trees to monitoring water quality — with adults serving in advisory roles.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Changes with this advisory A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Haiti north of Port-Au-Prince to the border with the Dominican Republic on the north coast.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For men, comfort with being touched was tied to relationship insecurity—those anxious about their relationships were more likely to seek touch for reassurance, while men uncomfortable with closeness tended to dislike being touched themselves.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The question carries a desire for reassurance that the future will be brighter than the uncertainty of today.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Winnipeg media spent much of the morning skate talking to the Blackhawks and Jeff Blashill about Chicago’s defensive prowess.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The world too needs to be grateful that the two superpowers are talking like adults again, and with a one year trade truce in motion, are starting to take a more pragmatic path.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My plate is already full between work, dissertating and mentoring/teaching involvement within my field.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Howard owns a local delivery service, D&B Limited, and founded a youth mentoring program and nonprofit.—
Sofi Zeman
October 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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