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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
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The president-elect announced other appointments Monday, including his lawyer Harmeet Dhillon for assistant attorney general for civil rights and Mark Paoletta as the returning general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget.
—Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
International and local volunteering The Gap Year Association, which counsels students about ways to organize a gap year, publishes an aggregation of accredited international volunteering experiences, including some in human rights and environmental conservation.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Yonhap reported on Tuesday that lawmakers passed a bill to appoint a special counsel for the investigation into Yoon and a resolution demanding his swift arrest along with seven other officials.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The president-elect announced other appointments Monday, including his lawyer Harmeet Dhillon for assistant attorney general for civil rights and Mark Paoletta as the returning general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget.
—Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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When his mother decides to take a job back in the countryside and his teacher counsels him to take part in a physics competition with a chance to earn a scholarship, Ulzii is pushed to the limit.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
International and local volunteering The Gap Year Association, which counsels students about ways to organize a gap year, publishes an aggregation of accredited international volunteering experiences, including some in human rights and environmental conservation.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsel
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His lawyer, Thomas Dickey, said his client is innocent.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Donald Trump is planning to nominate Andrew Ferguson, an FTC commissioner and conservative lawyer, as the agency’s chairman.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The advice: My expert this month is Lizzie Post, the great-great granddaughter of etiquette maven Emily Post.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The advice itself is sound in theory, but in practice, there are ways that cybercriminals are getting around such due diligence.Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Both joined the Rangers last month, Schumaker as a senior adviser, Urueta as bench coach.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Long is a former auctioneer and has worked as a business and tax adviser since leaving Congress in 2022.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pastry chef Amanda Rockman, previously at Nico Osteria, where Wu-Bower earned his Beard nominations, consults on desserts.Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
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Plus, with Black Friday just around the corner, the vaginal health platform is sweetening the deal by waiving their one-time $45 consult fee (which includes a prescription, refills for up to one year and messaging with a doctor)—and giving you $20 off your first order.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
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In his order, Judge O'Connor gave Boeing and the DOJ 30 days to confer and update the court on their next steps.Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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The ability to produce PET caps confers a big advantage in plastics recycling, and this niche market is worth $65 billion annually.Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Turning Seasonality Into An Asset When harnessed effectively, EdTech's cyclical nature can guide your organization's growth strategy.Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Read our Best Computer Speakers guide for other options.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Police advised residents of Orange City, a town located about 30 miles north of Orlando, to not feed or approach any monkeys, and to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) if they are spotted.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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People who work with cattle and poultry on affected farms have a greater risk of infection, and are thus advised to monitor any possible symptoms of infection.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now, the study that suggested its use in COVID is retracted.Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite bold assertions from some suggesting AI/ML could completely replace engineers and SREs, the reality remains different.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsel. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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