Thesaurus results for CONSULT

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verb

kən-ˈsəlt

Definition of consult

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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noun

kən-ˈsəlt

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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The statement did not name Infantino yet criticized FIFA for problems beyond the content of the private equity plan plus failing to consult about the secretive proposal. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 About 6% of big employers dropped coverage for the drugs in 2026, according to a recent survey from consulting firm Mercer. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 31 July 2026

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Mark Vrtiska does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 In these cases, Hirsch recommends coming in at least six months in advance for an initial consult and injectable treatments. — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consult

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These tokens, offered by firms like Tessera, provide economic exposure to underlying assets but do not confer direct ownership, voting rights, or share registry inclusion.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
After the hearing, the board will confer privately in a closed session and then announce their decision publicly Friday, according to the spokesperson.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of confer

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Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
The little device that could cause big trouble Federal investigators are looking into mini computer devices commonly used by water utilities and other organizations.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of use

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The proposal, which is currently out to public consultation, appears to be riling everyone from ordinary pub-goers to residents of 10 Downing Street.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Before the artistic process begins, these dentists tell us, an in-depth consultation needs to happen.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultation

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On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the route negotiated with Oman would be a single corridor, rather than two routes – one close to the Iranian coast and one close to Oman’s – that had been discussed previously.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Don’t Be Late Tardiness is an etiquette no-no that Southerners don’t tend to love in any circumstance, but book clubs are inherently about discussing and listening to each other.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of discuss

Noun

After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would have to exit because of the second mound visit of the inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
The data is now online Suarez placed an item on the July 22 commission agenda calling for discussion of overtime practices in the police and fire departments.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

And Lakeland City Commissioners pass a one-year moratorium on data center construction as the debate over AI facilities plays out in election campaigns around the state.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
The debate is further complicated because the state owns the bridge, while the only railroad using it — Providence and Worcester — is a private business serving another private business, RED Technologies, a division of multinational ReWorld.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

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