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
President Trump surprised California with a pair of announcements over the weekend to impose tariffs on films produced abroad and to reopen Alcatraz, a San Francisco landmark, as a working prison, all without consultation with state officials.
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The dispute will take the form of formally lodging a request for consultations.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
The Marian doctrines of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption offer examples of the importance of consultation.
—Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
With more patient records, diagnostic testing and consultations being digitized and wearable devices like health bands proliferating, healthcare cybersecurity is only becoming more complex and the need to modernize is becoming more urgent.
—Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The dispute will take the form of formally lodging a request for consultations.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
The Marian doctrines of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption offer examples of the importance of consultation.
—Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
With more patient records, diagnostic testing and consultations being digitized and wearable devices like health bands proliferating, healthcare cybersecurity is only becoming more complex and the need to modernize is becoming more urgent.
—Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
Noun
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Doctors admitted him to the hospital and ordered a neurology consult and imaging.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Anna Liotta, the author of Unlocking Generational CODES, speaks and consults with companies to navigate generational conflicts.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The restoration project began in 2019 when Anderson, through his position on the board of Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation, initiated discussions about preserving the film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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The future of the square has been a subject of heated debate.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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After a lengthy debate, the three moderates picked up two votes in their effort to delay those changes, not enough to win the day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Seven bargaining units are already in active talks with the California Department of Human Resources to reach new agreements.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The audition process lasted six months over a series of self-tapes, in-person readings, meetings and screen tests, all of which ultimately landed her in the role of Liesel.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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An emergency board meeting is called and everyone votes no except for Taylor.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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My biggest goal with this film is to start conversation.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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During the conversation, Brady revealed that contestants would sometimes show up drunk or high while attending tapings of the popular CBS game show.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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