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or counsellors
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as in advisers
a person who gives advice especially professionally
a young couple going to a marriage counselor
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as in lawyers
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
get the best counselor that money can buy, especially if you're guilty
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Recent Examples of counselors
Eight University of Mississippi counselors have already received the certification to better equip them to identify gambling addiction in students, the researchers said.
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Michael Goldberg Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Eight University of Mississippi counselors have already received the certification to better equip them to identify gambling addiction in students, the researchers said.
—Michael Goldberg, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
District issues new statement The Yough School District issued a new statement on Monday afternoon, saying counselors will remain available in the days ahead, while district officials also offered thanks to community members and first responders as details of the crash continue to emerge.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But know there are nonprofit credit counselors available that are either free or charge a small flat fee.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
United Teachers Los Angeles represents more than 30,000 classroom teachers, psychologists, attendance counselors, guidance counselors, nurses and secondary school librarians.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Fellow teachers supported their colleagues while others questioned what kind of mental health services the students would receive if high school counselors were dismissed.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The union represents teachers, librarians, school healthcare workers and school counselors.
—Edsource, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Grief counselors provided comfort, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organized voluntary student prayer services.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Michael Goldberg Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Eight University of Mississippi counselors have already received the certification to better equip them to identify gambling addiction in students, the researchers said.
—Michael Goldberg, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
District issues new statement The Yough School District issued a new statement on Monday afternoon, saying counselors will remain available in the days ahead, while district officials also offered thanks to community members and first responders as details of the crash continue to emerge.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But know there are nonprofit credit counselors available that are either free or charge a small flat fee.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
United Teachers Los Angeles represents more than 30,000 classroom teachers, psychologists, attendance counselors, guidance counselors, nurses and secondary school librarians.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Fellow teachers supported their colleagues while others questioned what kind of mental health services the students would receive if high school counselors were dismissed.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The union represents teachers, librarians, school healthcare workers and school counselors.
—Edsource, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Grief counselors provided comfort, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organized voluntary student prayer services.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counselors
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But for American investors who don't plan to withdraw for decades, financial advisers see the current dip as an opportunity to buy stocks at a discount.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Trump ghosted his health advisors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tactics to combat drug traffickers required military leaders exercising might, not lawyers telling generals what to do, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her order came after a juror passed a note asking if the trial was on schedule and after defense lawyers struggled to work the courtroom equipment on Monday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Actor Issa Rae, musician Bela Fleck and author Louise Penny were among the numerous artists who withdrew from appearances, while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Email trail The Dallas Morning News reviewed nearly 5,000 pages of emails exchanged over the past 12 months among city officials, consultants and others at City Hall.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Counselors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counselors. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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