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as in lawyer
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 advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
I suggest you take the teacher's counsel
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as in adviser
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 consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
she approved the move after a counsel with her advisers
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as in to consult
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 to guide
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 to advise
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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Recent Examples of counsel
Ryan Lawler, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Covington & Burling, which represents former special counsel Jack Smith, also lost security clearances.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Initiatives like right to counsel and securing thousands of new affordable housing units across Manhattan demonstrate my ability to deliver tangible results.
—Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Zoom in: BofA Securities is Dun & Bradstreet's financial adviser, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is its legal counsel.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Covington & Burling, which represents former special counsel Jack Smith, also lost security clearances.
—arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, focused on preserving lake clarity at that time, counseled homeowners to keep mulch and vegetation on the ground in steep areas to prevent sediment running into the lake and clouding it.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Initiatives like right to counsel and securing thousands of new affordable housing units across Manhattan demonstrate my ability to deliver tangible results.
—Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsel
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Julia Roberts says Richard Gere's Pretty Woman character is dead now 03 of 09 Jason Alexander (Philip Stuckey) Jason Alexander tries to drive a wedge between Edward and Vivian as sleazy lawyer Philip Stuckey.—
Andrew Walsh,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead of imposing sanctions that could have affected his immigration status, the university chose to allow Taal to continue studying remotely until Spring 2025 when his full access to the campus would be restored, his lawyers said.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The advice helped Scheierman handle his early challenges.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Our talks extended well outside of the game: Eva gave me some great advice on a family matter of mine, while Joe and I engaged in a deep discussion about how to best navigate becoming a public figure after appearing on TV.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Both Trump and Elon Musk, his billionaire adviser, have made inflated claims about fraud in the system.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the day, President Trump rejected reports that adviser Elon Musk would be briefed on how the United States would fight a hypothetical war with China.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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As for me and my harvest, Gogol popped by my two-plant garden for an in-person consult after the Fig Earth workshop.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
3 Oct. 2024
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Robby wants Samira to stop stalling on calling for a psych consult, but Samira sees the woman’s hand tremors and hears about her coordination issues and has a hunch this isn’t a psych case.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy then conferred with Trump about intervening.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Macron was expected to confer with his EU counterparts about possibility of using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats.—
TIME,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Residents want city planners to take notice and be a guiding hand for new investment in their community — especially since landmarks such as Puckett’s and Gary’s Barber Shop, which served the community for 59 years, will be or are already gone.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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In just two years at American — his first as coach — Simpkins has amassed a 38-28 record and guided the school to its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2014.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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In March, the FDA—advised by VRBPAC—finalizes which strains American vaccine makers will include.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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In his seven years at the firm, Carr litigated appeals of FCC orders and advised clients on how to gain FCC approval.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Research suggests blackout curtains can similarly block out disruptive artificial and natural light.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Research is limited in this area, but studies suggest the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties could have some benefits for blood pressure and heart health, especially in combination with other healthy lifestyle habits.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsel. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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