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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
Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The actor previously revealed that the couple participated in premarital counseling as part of their wedding preparations.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 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
The school district is cooperating with law enforcement and is offering counseling for any families, students and staff members who want it, the superintendent said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The actor previously revealed that the couple participated in premarital counseling as part of their wedding preparations.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 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
Noun
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Still, survivors and advocates say that reassurance matters.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For many families, this adds another layer of reassurance when younger riders need transportation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 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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In Virginia’s legislature, patrons are responsible for introducing legislation and guiding it through the entire legislative process, including defending it on the floor if necessary.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Public health officials are also advising people planning on cooling down in the ocean to be aware of elevated bacteria levels at certain beaches.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued warnings advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean waters stretching from Malibu, California, to Santa Monica, California, due to high bacteria levels.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 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
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During the 2025 legislative session, Gundu’s organization drafted a bill that would have created an advisory panel to review all in-custody deaths, identify which could have been avoided and recommend policies to improve community health resources and make jails less lethal.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Last year, companies in the S&P 1500 named 168 new CEOs, the highest total in more than 15 years, according to Spencer Stuart, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
19 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 conjunction with Hartman, assistant coach Jonathan Safir — Florida’s quintessential numbers guy in a building of numbers guys — leads the charge on teaching rebounding.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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McClellan’s interest in connecting with communities is linked to his day job of being a mass communication instructor at Triton, where he’s been teaching for 18 years.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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