1
as in to confer
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue
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as in to use
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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as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser
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Recent Examples of consult
Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Readers should perform their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor or licensed attorney before making any investment or legal decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Next, the survey team has to drive back to the office and analyze the data, as well as consult with other experts if needed before releasing their official findings.
—Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Readers should perform their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor or licensed attorney before making any investment or legal decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
The district’s usual procedure is to notify parents about school closures the day of before 5:30 a.m., once the superintendent checks road conditions across the district and consults with local emergency management officials and neighboring superintendents.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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In an exchange with Jordan, Bondi agreed that while the Constitution confers a right to protest, protesters do not have the right to disrupt religious services.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Adding in these 20-year findings strongly suggests that engagement in cognitive training does no harm and may confer substantial benefit.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The hotel uses solar power and has complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, in addition to offering glass bottles of water and several water stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Officials are also trying to make sure that the electronic logging devices drivers use are accurate, and that states are following all the regulations to ensure drivers are qualified to get commercial licenses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The bill passed its first discussion unanimously earlier this month, then advanced to public consultation before the final vote.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For the first time since the war began, members invoked Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, the mechanism for collective consultation when a member feels its security is threatened.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Carvalho discussed the event’s main goal, to mark a year since the beginning of recovery from the Altadena and Pacific Palisades fires in January of 2025.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This story discusses events that might be disturbing to some readers.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Progress appeared to be very little, as Iran has sought to limit the discussions to solely its nuclear program.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Through both press conferences and private discussions, a number of topics are broached including public safety, but Dumont casts them aside.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pohlad, who went to Georgia to meet with Byron Buxton and California to talk to Joe Ryan, has also recently been tapping into the knowledge of former players, including the rotating cast of television analysts.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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As is her nature, Hudson talks openly and honestly about how being a mother has intertwined with her career.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Hours before Andrew’s arrest, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked if a debate over the royal, and his connections to Epstein, could still take place.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sappy, sure, but better than this faux-Kantian debate about what’s real or not real.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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