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
Alejandra Brady is an interior designer and feng shui expert at Casa Shui Life, a boutique firm offering feng shui consultations for homes and personal spaces.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Even without full procedure coverage, diagnostic bloodwork and initial consultations are often covered under standard plans.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Even when the procedure itself isn’t fully covered, initial consultations and diagnostic testing often are.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
After a consultation to go over the patient’s diagnosis, medical history and lab results, the Hydration Room team puts together a treatment to help support the patient’s symptoms and goals.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Even without full procedure coverage, diagnostic bloodwork and initial consultations are often covered under standard plans.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Even when the procedure itself isn’t fully covered, initial consultations and diagnostic testing often are.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
After a consultation to go over the patient’s diagnosis, medical history and lab results, the Hydration Room team puts together a treatment to help support the patient’s symptoms and goals.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rich 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.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The case gained national attention, generated thousands of tips, and sparked online theories and debates that continue even today.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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More than a century ago the rise of the player piano prompted strikingly similar debates about automation, artistry and fair compensation.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s announcement on new talks repeated his threats against Iranian infrastructure that have drawn widespread criticism and warnings of war crimes.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tasnim said there would be no talks while the US continues to impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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During their first meeting, at Mar-a-Lago, in 2017, Xi famously learned about American strikes on Syria.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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After that conversation, the Langwell investigators stepped in.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s John Ternus speaks during Apple’s annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, June 5, 2017.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Olympic sports spotlight After 11 years without a conference title, USC’s women’s tennis team clinched its first-ever Big Ten title with a win over Indiana on Saturday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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