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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 coached
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
The rabbinic sages counseled patience, seeking a diplomatic accommodation that would avert mass bloodshed.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Following the investigation, Moore verbally counseled Martin as the first step in the city’s progressive discipline process, Carter said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Following the investigation, Moore verbally counseled Martin as the first step in the city’s progressive discipline process, Carter said.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counseled
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Tirias Research has consulted for Nvidia and other AI companies mentioned in this article.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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She was even consulted on paint colors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team’s offensive assistant is Nick Rolovich, who coached at Hawaii from 2016 to 2019 before spending two seasons as head coach at Washington State.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Marseille, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, have been more mixed in Ligue 1 but are firming up their shape, especially following a 4-0 win over Lorient.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Patel has stood up for himself, making multiple appearances at press conferences and on television despite being advised otherwise.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Attiah then suggested that her firing was just another part of a racial purge.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski, for example, has suggested that NATO should shoot down Russian drones operating over western Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Shoreditch Set in gritty but trendy East London, Shoreditch is a hot spot for young creatives; it’s filled with street art, talked-about restaurants, and nightlife.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Union-Tribune talked to Miller about his diagnosis, finding success as a pitcher and moving from the rotation to the bullpen.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Make your opinions informed by experience.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hamparian and Pechdimaldji both recommended a United Nations mission and peacekeeping force to facilitate the return of Armenian refugees.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Breeze comforter—Buffy’s bestseller—comes highly recommended by two of our editors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Counseled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseled. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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