as in consult
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
Poland requested Article 4 consultations with NATO after Russian drones penetrated its airspace and that of Romania in separate incidents earlier this month.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The meeting was convened after Estonia requested consultations under Article 4, a mechanism that prompts urgent talks among allies.
—Matthew Bodner, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Poland also invoked the alliance’s Article 4 pillar, convening NATO members for consultation over threats to a member.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
This provision states that any NATO member country can call for consultation in the event of security concerns.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The meeting was convened after Estonia requested consultations under Article 4, a mechanism that prompts urgent talks among allies.
—Matthew Bodner, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Poland also invoked the alliance’s Article 4 pillar, convening NATO members for consultation over threats to a member.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
This provision states that any NATO member country can call for consultation in the event of security concerns.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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Ernest Freeberg 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.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jack McNamara 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.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the end of the day, Haag gathered her students for their usual wrap-up discussion.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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That leaves places such as Apache County in limbo in a debate centered over keeping government fully operational at existing funding levels and revising health insurance coverage for poor and working-class Americans.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Long history of policy changes Police chases in Milwaukee have been a frequent topic of debate in the city, and the policy dictating them is intertwined with the city's reckless driving issues.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Ripa celebrated her 25 seasons on Live, tying with Oprah Winfrey as TV's longest-running female daytime talk host.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Her comments have sparked a media storm for the WNBA, drawing more attention to the league and Collier’s place in helping chart its future during the ongoing labor talks.—
Alex Andrejev,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The meeting came less than a week after investigators said 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford of Burton, a former Marine, crashed a pickup truck into the Grand Blanc ward of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before firing an assault-style rifle inside.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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More meetings meant more people.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Famous Last Words, based on the Danish format Det Sidste Ord, captures longform, deeply personal conversations with major luminaries.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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