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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One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026 -
In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 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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The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This story discusses suicide and mental health.—
Tina Eves,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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“Confabulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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