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Definition of consultnext
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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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consult

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noun

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Verb
What to know before trying adaptogen mushroom gummies Adaptogens aren’t risk-free, and experts say they shouldn’t be added to a daily routine without first consulting a doctor. Ryan Brennan may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 Enquiries will be made to football agent Curtis Dawes, who served as Beard’s agent, and the League Managers Association who, the court was told, Beard had consulted with, for further evidence. Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day. ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit. Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consult
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Verb
  • At City, Jeglertz has been praised for conferring freedom and flexibility and thus more tactical dynamism compared to the more rigid and strict possession-style football espoused by former manager Taylor.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Foothill’s boys used their relays to place second in the team competition.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • Vonblum says only four stops in the city qualify — and that all other stops near bus lanes are ineligible because the lanes can also be used by turning cars and by bicycles.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • Personalized assessments typically begin with a one-on-one intake consultation on arrival.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Gulf leaders are scheduled to meet in Jeddah on Tuesday to discuss the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the time when the ocean was treated as an afterthought in climate discussions is ending.
    Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
  • Spirit's cash reserves had dwindled in recent days as talks with the government broke down, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Two police officers talked a man off the top of the Gold Star Bridge security barrier during a mental health crisis on Sunday.
    Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
  • WeCount emailed letters to a number of major retailers asking to talk.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • The debate was sponsored by The Denver Post, Denver7 and Colorado Public Radio, and the first question asked Bennet and Weiser to identify a policy position that separated them.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
  • The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

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