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as in reassurance
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as in consulting
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as in talking
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 coaching
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
Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential counseling.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
Rick, overcome with anger and unable to bump Zion from his session with Amrita for some emergency counseling, shoots Jim Hollinger, only to be informed by Jim’s wife Sritala that Jim was his father.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
The small office had acted mostly through its regional partners, which hosted conferences and provided counseling to small disadvantaged businesses.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Among the people included are those who provide photography, videography, poetry, counseling, planning, floral arrangements, dressmaking, and cake or pastry artistry among others.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential counseling.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
Rick, overcome with anger and unable to bump Zion from his session with Amrita for some emergency counseling, shoots Jim Hollinger, only to be informed by Jim’s wife Sritala that Jim was his father.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
The small office had acted mostly through its regional partners, which hosted conferences and provided counseling to small disadvantaged businesses.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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Councilman Larry Roth asked Knapp for reassurance that the city’s role is only to assist ICE when called upon to do so.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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The act of dragging her owner to her birthing box so that she can be petted there is likely her way of seeking reassurance and comfort.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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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The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The same went for Darrel Madison, who now chairs the advisory committee.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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The advisory committee was set to vote on May 9 whether to recommend adding two rare genetic diseases to the panel: metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pair are close, frequently discussing their respective seasons — Whitworth is on loan in League One with Exeter City — and supporting each other.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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