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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
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The utility’s leaders did not ask the commission for an extension of those deadlines, said Jessica Brody, its general counsel.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
These individual risks should factor into how doctors counsel their patients about heart health, Bond told Health.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The mayor, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro and the city’s Department of Corrections will instead seek outside counsel,
Kayla Mamelak, a spokesperson for the mayor, said the city will still foot the bill.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The utility’s leaders did not ask the commission for an extension of those deadlines, said Jessica Brody, its general counsel.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump’s authoritarian playbook Trump’s orders (and threats of orders) against law firms violate the firms’ and their lawyers’ rights to free speech and association, as well as the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
These individual risks should factor into how doctors counsel their patients about heart health, Bond told Health.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counsel
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Years after Kim Kardashian announced plans to become a lawyer, the reality star will see the inside of a courtroom − though this time on the witness stand.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Combs’ lawyers have asked Subramanian to exclude the footage from the trial.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Check out our guide to the Best Hair Dryers for more advice.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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His former White House political adviser Steve Bannon appeared to coin the idea during Trump's first term.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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But fundamentally, Elon is going to remain a friend and an adviser of both me and the president.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The recent trip for the derm consult proved to be good and my dog is to continue with his ASIT injections.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Meanwhile, masculinity remains one of the only frameworks that confers dignity: so much so that it's being used to position a return to manual labor as more meaningful than upward mobility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Inside, Harry took his seat with a notepad and bottle of water in front of him, occasionally leaning in to confer with Afia during the high-profile hearing before three senior judges.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, build structures that invite real debate, define guiding principles that hold the team together and recommit regularly to the messy, human work of listening and aligning.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dugan is accused of guiding the defendant and his attorney out of a side door to a hallway leading to a public area on the same floor, according to authorities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays. Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kross advises readers to take advantage of these resets.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Counsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counsel. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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