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as in reassurance
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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
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The program, which includes aggressive monitoring, offers support like counseling and job opportunities to help people transition out of a life of violence.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Campagna earned a bachelor of arts in anthropology from New York University, a master of education in counseling from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a doctor of education in higher education from the University of Alabama, according to HCC.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
The teenager is already getting counseling through school.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In peer counseling, police officers and firefighters who have had similar experiences meet, either in group setting or one-on-one, to support one another.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The program, which includes aggressive monitoring, offers support like counseling and job opportunities to help people transition out of a life of violence.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Campagna earned a bachelor of arts in anthropology from New York University, a master of education in counseling from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a doctor of education in higher education from the University of Alabama, according to HCC.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
The teenager is already getting counseling through school.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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The video for the title track, an instant-classic twitching dance routine full of arresting contortions, feels like a conceptual piece with images of workplace anomie giving weight to lyrical reassurance.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite the flight attendant relaying this information to the cockpit, the crew wanted additional reassurance.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 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 | [email protected],
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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The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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The letter addresses the board’s decision to send the proposal to the district’s public advisory committees for review.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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Collaborate with industry leaders to ensure programs address emerging skills gaps through programmatic and university-wide advisory boards.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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To that point, some 59% of financial advisors are not currently using or discussing cryptocurrency with their clients, according to a survey released in June from Cerulli Associates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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