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as in conferring
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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2
as in guiding
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 advising
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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as in suggesting
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 counseling
Amanda Erickson, STAT, 12 May 2026
So these individuals got diet and behavioral counseling in addition to really moving more.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 11 May 2026
Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
In the days since, support for those affected has stretched across a network of local and federal agencies and counseling resources.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Yet alcohol screening and counseling are too often compressed or skipped during primary care visits, studies suggest.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 12 May 2026
So these individuals got diet and behavioral counseling in addition to really moving more.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 11 May 2026
Verb
For example, Sloan notes, a pastor does not need to be counseling people in his home.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
In the days since, support for those affected has stretched across a network of local and federal agencies and counseling resources.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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Canvot has been consistently excellent, too, undoubtedly benefiting from the reassurance provided by Maxence Lacroix at his side.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That reassurance landed differently depending on who received it.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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McKinsey could also slash as many as 2,000 non-consulting staff in one of its biggest round of layoffs ever, Bloomberg reported last month, citing unnamed sources close to the matter.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2023
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In an email to AL.com, Jones said Alabama Writers’ Forum will have a consulting role with the initiative, including assisting with publicity and sharing contacts across the state to help promote events or connect delegates with partners.—
Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com,
al,
3 Oct. 2022
Verb
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There are a few guiding principles for us.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Marmion succeeds Rick Baker, who retired after guiding the CBAA for 38 years.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Law firm Gibson Dunn is advising Lupa Systems on the deal.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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How to fix the system Last month, as part of the Think7 process advising the French G7 Presidency, our task force published a solutions paper on enhancing insurability against natural disasters.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Producer prices growth in April outpaced consumer price gains for the first time since July 2022, with OCBC's Xie suggesting companies will absorb a large part of the commodity shock rather than pass it fully to consumers.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Jon Hilsenrath, who runs the economic advisory firm Serpa Pinto and covered the Federal Reserve for 26 years at The Wall Street Journal, has puzzled over the same issue, and reads the silence as a form of triage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Since the exit of Marco Gobbetti as CEO of Salvatore Ferragamo last March, executive chairman Leonardo Ferragamo has been spearheading the strategy of the company with a transitional chairman advisory committee.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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When Tomlin stepped away as coach in January, the team hired McCarthy, who first began coaching Rodgers in 2006.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Verb
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His father, Terry, spent 22 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, and now works in medicinal chemistry, teaching as an assistant professor of biochemistry at Wake Forest on the side.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his days teaching and asking some very big questions.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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