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or counselled
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as in consulted
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 guided
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 advised
to give advice to
perhaps a psychologist would be better qualified to counsel you
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as in suggested
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 counseled
Families are still receiving outdated information and, in some cases, being counseled as though there is only one reasonable path forward.
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Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
His own intelligence experts and Cabinet officials counseled otherwise.
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Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
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Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Hernandez Del Calvo said some people counseled patience.
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Over 28 years as head of the ADL before retiring in 2015, Foxman counseled presidents and diplomats, CEOs and celebrities.
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ABC News,
10 May 2026
The president regularly spoke with Fox’s Sean Hannity, dialed Lou Dobbs into meetings, and counseled with Carlson, then the network’s primetime star, over whether to strike Iran.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
Providers who have already screened, counseled, and prepared patients for care may have to stop midstream, potentially unable to complete treatment plans that were set in motion days earlier.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
No matter what, all patients should be counseled and have close follow-up with their medical team.
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Julia Landwehr,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
His own intelligence experts and Cabinet officials counseled otherwise.
—
Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Hernandez Del Calvo said some people counseled patience.
—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Over 28 years as head of the ADL before retiring in 2015, Foxman counseled presidents and diplomats, CEOs and celebrities.
—
ABC News,
10 May 2026
The president regularly spoke with Fox’s Sean Hannity, dialed Lou Dobbs into meetings, and counseled with Carlson, then the network’s primetime star, over whether to strike Iran.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
Providers who have already screened, counseled, and prepared patients for care may have to stop midstream, potentially unable to complete treatment plans that were set in motion days earlier.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
No matter what, all patients should be counseled and have close follow-up with their medical team.
—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseled
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The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
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Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case last week show that DHS had not consulted the Department of State on country conditions before ending them, which would be a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
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Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
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Successful catalog design must be guided by response rates, sales results, and margins.
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One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
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Colorado regulators who recently began a formal rulemaking process had suggested a state-level minimum of three hours of nursing care per resident.
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Previous studies suggested that dielectric screening plays an important role, but structural distortions and screening effects remained so intertwined that they could not be cleanly separated.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is coached by 54-year-old Sergej Barbarez, has a strong back line with Tarik Muharemović, Sead Kolašinac, and Nikola Katić of FC Schalke 04.
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On display are the game's original 1891 rules, written by James Naismith, who coached the first-ever Kansas team.
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But be warned, reservations are a must — BoccaLupo is bustling with hungry diners from open to close.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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On April 30, a court official recommended mutual three-year protective orders for Paul and Mortensen.
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“Counseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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