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or counsellors
1
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
There are also one-on-one, 20-minute phone sessions with grief counselors.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Community leaders, law enforcement representatives, grief counselors, youth advocates and residents came together on Sunday outside the rec center for the ceremony, which was centered on healing and support.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The Morning Nature Camps focus on helping children engage with local wildlife under the guidance of camp counselors.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The district said counselors are available for students and staff members who may need support.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
You are asked to be teachers, counselors, social workers, disciplinarians, mentors, advocates, crisis managers and emotional anchors for children navigating an increasingly complicated world.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The decision came as the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is suing the city on behalf of a group of Christian counselors.
—Dylan Lysen
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Hiring for camp counselors has shot up by 30% over the last year, according to LinkedIn’s head of economics, and restaurant host and server jobs received a 10% boost.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Barwis said the hospital has taken steps to help patients with unexpected bills, including enlisting financial counselors to reach out to patients before elective procedures to discuss cost and financial assistance.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Community leaders, law enforcement representatives, grief counselors, youth advocates and residents came together on Sunday outside the rec center for the ceremony, which was centered on healing and support.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The Morning Nature Camps focus on helping children engage with local wildlife under the guidance of camp counselors.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The district said counselors are available for students and staff members who may need support.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
You are asked to be teachers, counselors, social workers, disciplinarians, mentors, advocates, crisis managers and emotional anchors for children navigating an increasingly complicated world.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The decision came as the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is suing the city on behalf of a group of Christian counselors.
—Dylan Lysen
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Hiring for camp counselors has shot up by 30% over the last year, according to LinkedIn’s head of economics, and restaurant host and server jobs received a 10% boost.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Barwis said the hospital has taken steps to help patients with unexpected bills, including enlisting financial counselors to reach out to patients before elective procedures to discuss cost and financial assistance.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counselors
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Last year, advisers to RedBird Capital, a key investor in Paramount’s acquisition of Warner, privately expressed concerns about whether Weiss was ready to run a television network.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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The Tates’ advisers warned them not to publicly take part in the smears.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2026
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On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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That’s why a cottage industry of consultants conducts polling and message testing to help local governments and special interests find just the right combination of words and numbers to sell voters on the need to approve them.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Republican political consultants are skeptical that Paxton’s place on the ballot sways the needle for Democrats.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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“Counselors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counselors. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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