as in consults
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
an Alzheimer's support group in which caregivers can confabulate as well as commiserate
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Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026 -
The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
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The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Confabulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulates. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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