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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
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Francis was also sentenced to serve 36 months on probation, attend psychological counseling for one year and enroll in an anger management course.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
While some Ticket participants may return to their previous jobs or companies, others may need support services such as career counseling, vocational training and job placement.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
This type of therapy involves a combination of medical evaluation, personalized exercise, nutrition counseling, and education about CHF and the importance of taking your medication as prescribed.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Treatment is available for SAD and may include medications, counseling, and light therapy.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Francis was also sentenced to serve 36 months on probation, attend psychological counseling for one year and enroll in an anger management course.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
While some Ticket participants may return to their previous jobs or companies, others may need support services such as career counseling, vocational training and job placement.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
This type of therapy involves a combination of medical evaluation, personalized exercise, nutrition counseling, and education about CHF and the importance of taking your medication as prescribed.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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This personalized approach ensures that the therapy is tailored to the patient's unique situation, providing reassurance and comfort.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps as reassurance, the games to be streamed on Netflix will be produced by CBS Sports, which boasts decades of top-of-the-market experience.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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
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The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coaches Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, and Gwen Stefani were represented in the finale with at least one participant, but only one could claim bragging rights as coaching the winner of Season 26.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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In other coaching shake-ups, the Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, appointing Rockford Ice Hogs coach Anders Sorensen as interim coach.Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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He is accused of advising South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law and deploying troops to the National Assembly to prevent lawmakers from voting on the measure.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There is a news report suggesting that a group of lawmakers may introduce a legislation to force health insurance companies to divest their pharmacy business.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Overall, women lead just 8% of S&P 500 companies, suggesting that decades of momentum have only yielded incremental gains.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Then, that person and the advisory board will consider the VOA position.Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Manas Das, an analytics expert, wrote about this for the International Institute for Analytics, an independent research and advisory firm.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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And here's Wyden discussing his concerns.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Joe Rogan, one of the most influential podcasters, even amplified the wild claim by discussing it on a November episode of his show.Benjamin VanHoose, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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