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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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Euan Ward, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the legislature expanded Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment services including bariatric surgery, nutritional counseling and drugs, like Wegovy, that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for weight loss.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Beyond table-stakes benefits like access to mental health counseling and flexible time off, assisting with child care can be an immense relief to parents.
—Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The peer support specialists at Chowchilla have provided more than 10,000 one-on-one counseling sessions and 430 group sessions, according to the corrections department.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Both boys are receiving trauma counseling at school, Ms. Alameh said.
—Euan Ward, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the legislature expanded Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment services including bariatric surgery, nutritional counseling and drugs, like Wegovy, that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for weight loss.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Beyond table-stakes benefits like access to mental health counseling and flexible time off, assisting with child care can be an immense relief to parents.
—Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The peer support specialists at Chowchilla have provided more than 10,000 one-on-one counseling sessions and 430 group sessions, according to the corrections department.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Folks were looking for that kind of reassurance, this feeling that they were being spoken to and not at.Eric Deggans, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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Bear in mind, too, that the fund is run by five portfolio managers from Prudential (PRU), a company with a deep bench of talent and resources, providing even more reassurance here.Michael Foster, Forbes, 3 Jan. 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
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.William Arruda, Forbes, 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
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He was let go with a year left on his contract and is not in coaching.Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 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
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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
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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
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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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Xuan Quang | Afp | Getty Images Curtis S. Chin, a former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank, is managing director of advisory firm RiverPeak Group.Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Sources familiar with the five people on the team, who have spent the last six weeks assessing the space agency and its exploration plans, were careful to note that such teams are advisory in nature.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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There are scenes where Evan is discussing issues with his high school students—but those scenes primarily center mature controversies and include profanity.DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counseling. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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