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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
if you cannot afford counsel, one will be provided for you
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as in consultants
a person who gives advice especially professionally
the toy manufacturer hired a public relations counsel to do some damage control
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as in consults
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 guides
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 advises
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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as in suggests
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 counsels
Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Harder, Martin counsels, demonstrating proper technique.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Radford, Seidule said, would be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, under which the military has its own judges and prosecuting counsels.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
One letter, signed by close to 50 cybersecurity professionals, warned of the chilling effect the verdict would have on decision making by CISOs and the balance of responsibility with general counsels, CEOs, and other members of the C-suite.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Harder, Martin counsels, demonstrating proper technique.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Radford, Seidule said, would be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, under which the military has its own judges and prosecuting counsels.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsels
Noun
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Soliman, who is from Egypt, had never even been to Iraq, his lawyers said.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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That includes businesses that provide professional services, such as doctors, lawyers, consultants, athletes, and brokers—typically, any business whose success depends on the reputation or skill of its employees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But some Democratic consultants are also pushing the idea, arguing that the party has little left to lose after years of statewide losses.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Vendors and consultants know AI and the LLMs better than the employees of all but the most technology-intensive companies.—
Emily Acton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Welcome to Ultimate Homes, a new Robb Report video series in which host Mark Ellwood guides you through the most striking and luxurious homes on the prime market today.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Biden advisers have met with officials operating 12 of the 13 presidential libraries with a brick-and-mortar presence that the National Archives and Records Administration manages.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some were plagued by bad investments and unscrupulous advisors.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Giving coaches the tools to succeed Missions statements are supposed to guide organizations and outline their goals.—
Jedediah Blanton,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Counsels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsels. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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