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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The best option is to consult one of the many terrific precision planning apps available, such as TPE (The Photographer's Ephemeris) (which has a web app), PhotoPills or Planit Pro.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Llewellyn-Jones, the former Beyond Rights, TCB Media and Cineflix exec, has been consulting for Fred and will now expand her role by identifying and managing new content partnerships across both Fred and sister company Radar, as part of WTFN’s ongoing ‘total distribution’ strategy.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The best option is to consult one of the many terrific precision planning apps available, such as TPE (The Photographer's Ephemeris) (which has a web app), PhotoPills or Planit Pro.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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The murder charges came after police conferred with the Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the department said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Following the roll out of a discussion draft in March, policymakers convened a bipartisan members roundtable in May to confer about crypto taxation architecture.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Norrased, who did most of the communication with the villagers in Thai, taught them how to correctly use the mouthpiece for the oxygen tanks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Over five years, more than 400 maternity care providers have enrolled in BH Impact, with the psychiatric consultation service supporting care for more than 440 pregnant patients.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Lusenga, however, warned that staying away from clinics could mean missing crucial prenatal and postnatal care consultations.—
Mark Banchereau,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The coating most often discussed is polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, which is sold under the brand name Teflon.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Your doctor reviews those forms with you during the visit, discusses your goals and determines which medication is the right fit.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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There have also been discussions around an investment fund for Iran that would provide billions of dollars for reconstruction once a final deal is reached.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Still, events like the Seoul runway show demonstrate how robotics is increasingly being presented not just as an industrial technology, but as part of broader discussions about culture, design, entertainment, and daily life.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The person sometimes tries to talk to me about my good friend.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What the candidates have said about affordability The candidates offered their ideas for making California more affordable during debates in April and May as well as on their websites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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