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consulting

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verb

present participle of consult
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as in using
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage I often consult the dictionary when I am uncertain of a word's exact meaning

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Recent Examples of consulting
Adjective
Hobart spent four years in a consulting role at PepsiCo, working across divisions and learning the crucial art of brand-building and business analysis. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2022 This conundrum is true of most consulting, of course. Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Verb
The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation. Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Berney always kept his hand in consulting and checking out movies. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consulting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
  • Stanley is a member of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School and serves on the advisory board of the Prison Policy Initiative.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Gautam Varma, managing director of strategic advisory V2 Ventures, shied from calling the precious metals market broken, but noted that the surge reflects a growing influence of speculative capital.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The neighborhood/area Mount Etna’s dark mass looms over Zash and the surrounding area, conferring special energy and fertile soil where olive groves, fruit trees, and more exotic cacti and banana trees vie for space.
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Sitting with Cucinelli is like conferring with a living history book.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 800 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The Skippers kept fighting, using a 7-0 run to take a 57-55 lead with two minutes to go.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The brands winning right now are the ones discussing fiber lengths and seam integrity not just for marketing copy, but for supply chain efficiency.
    Sophia Chu, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The actuary performs a variety of analytical and consultative tasks for the California Department of Insurance, along with providing support on special projects.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • According to Barber, the company’s online design tool, templates, and consultative approach help meet those expectations.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • As the industry now begins talking seriously about agentic AI, a more independent and decision-capable form of artificial intelligence, the question is no longer whether AI will reshape cars, but how far it should be allowed to go.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Many survivors have been helped by talking things through with a licensed psychotherapist.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Other practices, such as wearing lightweight clothing, utilizing shade breaks, and limiting strenuous activity during peak afternoon heat, further reduce risk.
    Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The Department of Public Works will be utilizing over 800 pieces of equipment to clear the roadways while also working with private contractors.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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