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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
Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
These include referrals to metastatic support communities support groups, family and individual counseling, fitness and nutrition guidance, and community resources.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Nutrition counseling has begun to gain traction in Medicaid programs to help combat obesity and diabetes through diet rather than costly GLP-1 drugs.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Paula Cook, the school’s principal, said grief counseling would be made available to students this week in a message to families.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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Others provide counseling to overcome barriers common to people across the city, like young people who have left school but not yet found work and those who were born outside the United States.
—Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
These include referrals to metastatic support communities support groups, family and individual counseling, fitness and nutrition guidance, and community resources.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Nutrition counseling has begun to gain traction in Medicaid programs to help combat obesity and diabetes through diet rather than costly GLP-1 drugs.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Paula Cook, the school’s principal, said grief counseling would be made available to students this week in a message to families.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseling
Noun
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In an unsettled time, the most effective commercial messages are all about reassurance, togetherness and entertainment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Japan's prime minister will be looking to strike a personal connection with Trump and get reassurance that Trump won't hit Japan with tariffs or abandon its security guarantees.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 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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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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One area to watch is an independent advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of HHS, that plays a key role in setting vaccine policy.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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The order established the presidential advisory committee led by Elon Musk and directed the heads of each federal agency to create a DOGE team consisting of at least four employees.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.
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