as in consulting
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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Every top consulting firm publishes some version of an article identifying this.
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If the estate is insolvent or carries significant unsecured debt, consulting with an estate attorney or probate professional can help determine the proper order of creditor payments and ensure legal requirements are met.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.
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The chemical is believed to work in a number of ways—jamming smell detectors so that mosquitoes cannot recognize a human or animal target, conferring a bitter taste that mosquitoes detect on their feet, or mimicking the smell of natural mosquito-repelling plants.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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“Confabulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confabulating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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