as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultation
Deadline hears that a handful of department head-level employees are in consultation over their future, though precise numbers have not been confirmed.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Laura Bebber is the founder of Lark Design, which offers full-service design, virtual design, and consultation.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Many arborists are happy to come out for a consultation anytime since early intervention can make a difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, Ali Larijani — a senior member of Iran’s National Security Council and a close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — arrived in Muscat to conduct parallel consultations.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Laura Bebber is the founder of Lark Design, which offers full-service design, virtual design, and consultation.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Many arborists are happy to come out for a consultation anytime since early intervention can make a difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, Ali Larijani — a senior member of Iran’s National Security Council and a close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — arrived in Muscat to conduct parallel consultations.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Through both press conferences and private discussions, a number of topics are broached including public safety, but Dumont casts them aside.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hemendinger does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Hours before Andrew’s arrest, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked if a debate over the royal, and his connections to Epstein, could still take place.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sappy, sure, but better than this faux-Kantian debate about what’s real or not real.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Swiss Foreign Ministry told the Associated Press that the nuclear talks will again be mediated by Oman.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Aztecs swept their two regular-season meetings against UNLV.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Harrison remains free on bail and is required to undergo electronic monitoring and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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It's never ever come up in conversation.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas State just released its full 2026 schedule, which includes its Pac-12 conference games.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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UConn resumes Big East play Wednesday on the road against Villanova, the second place team in the conference.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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