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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
Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
That narrative of alleged abuse and assault follows the February 2009 incident where Brown brutally assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna and accepted a plea deal that included five years’ probation and domestic violence counseling.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
The nonprofit also provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, walk-in centers, transitional housing, counseling programs, legal advocacy, community education and prevention services.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
Authorities claim in an arrest warrant that Blanchard, who worked at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in St. Augustine, Fla., began having one-on-one sessions with the teen after first seeing him in group counseling.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
One option could be to recommend premarital counseling.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
That narrative of alleged abuse and assault follows the February 2009 incident where Brown brutally assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna and accepted a plea deal that included five years’ probation and domestic violence counseling.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
The nonprofit also provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, walk-in centers, transitional housing, counseling programs, legal advocacy, community education and prevention services.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
Authorities claim in an arrest warrant that Blanchard, who worked at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in St. Augustine, Fla., began having one-on-one sessions with the teen after first seeing him in group counseling.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
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Cross-checking information with nonpartisan groups and reputable news outlets can offer that extra layer of reassurance.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Easterly and her state counterparts play this message of reassurance on repeat, interview after interview and speech after speech.Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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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
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Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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In fact, according to a Gallup study, the best managers spend more time coaching their employees than managing them.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This is Morris’ second full-time head coaching job in the NFL.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The State Department is advising against travel to Haiti in the midst of violent political turmoil.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There’ve been a lot of studies advising us that a lack of sleep negatively affects health.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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Fruit flies, like humans, can get drunk, sing and be kept awake with coffee, suggesting similarities in our brains.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Friday’s job market figures in the US were very strong, suggesting that in fact there was no need for a large rate cut.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ogg, a member of the state’s Dungeness Crab Task Force – an advisory body that assesses management measures – points out the humpback population has been steadily growing for several years, closing in on 5,000 in the eastern Pacific Ocean.Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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One prominent proposal came in the form of the Federal Democratic Charter introduced just one month after the coup by the National Unity Consultative Council, the advisory body of the NUG.Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Schmitt argued with the new hospital chaplain James (Michael Thomas Grant) over discussing death with the young boy.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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