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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
Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
In the footage, above, which Entertainment Weekly received from Baldoni's legal counsel, Bryan Freedman, the two stars can be seen filming a scene in which their characters, Lily and Ryle, slow dance romantically for a slow-motion montage.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
Tarik’s lawyers argued that evidence supporting their convictions was insufficient, and that the district court violated his Sixth Amendment right to counsel, among other arguments.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The White House counsel, David Warrington, presented Mr. Trump with options, some more expansive than others, according to two people briefed on the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe sensitive internal discussions.
—Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
In the footage, above, which Entertainment Weekly received from Baldoni's legal counsel, Bryan Freedman, the two stars can be seen filming a scene in which their characters, Lily and Ryle, slow dance romantically for a slow-motion montage.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Travis agreed, counseling the couple to find a weekend when their preferred team is not playing a good team.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
Tarik’s lawyers argued that evidence supporting their convictions was insufficient, and that the district court violated his Sixth Amendment right to counsel, among other arguments.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsel
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Many lawyers log approximately 50-60 hours per week, and there are significant mental health concerns among legal professionals.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But most big companies will have consulted their lawyers or performed an internal self-audit after the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, Glasgow said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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My best advice Things might not go quite as planned.—
Olivia Quintana,
Bon Appétit,
26 Jan. 2025
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Including trends, advice, and how to find the hidden gems.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Adams, who pleaded not guilty in September and is expected to stand trial in April, has also seen a number of top advisers resign from his administration in recent months after being ensnared in their own corruption probes.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Last month, Trump’s pick of the Silicon Valley venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as an AI adviser led to a bitter and very public spat between the two camps over visas for highly skilled immigrants.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sherwin-Williams, for example, offers 30-minute virtual consults with their in-house color experts.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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Integrated tracking provides insights to fuel further optimization toward business KPIs like first consult and patient conversion rates.—
Bahram Moshrefnoory,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
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There is no provision in our bylaws conferring this power unto our directors.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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That year an honorary degree was conferred on Jacques Derrida, and when somebody described him as the exponent of deconstruction theory, Brown relates, Prince Philip was overheard muttering that his own family seemed to be deconstructing pretty well.—
Geoffrey Wheatcroft,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Schools, policymakers and advocacy groups may use this data to guide future conversations on gender inclusivity, curriculum development and youth mental health services.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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An air traffic controller sought to guide the helicopter around the incoming plane.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how to prepare Middle-class Americans want to know how the wealthy make money Experts advise federal employees to take their time before accepting the offer.—
Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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This plan is specifically tailored to your situation and advises you on the medications to take, how much to take, and when to take them.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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The magnitude of the two events suggested, according to Whisker Labs, that the faults were on the high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from facilities like power plants to substations.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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As such, retail growth suggests lingering consumer engagement despite the dip in confidence.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsel. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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