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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Verb
For specific information about the location and needs of your machine’s filter, check the user manual or consult the manufacturer.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Noun
The Consultation My consult with Dr. Kolker set me at ease.
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Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
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These are ideas that confer status on the affluent while imposing costs on people further down the socioeconomic ladder.
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The umpires conferred and spoke with Venable, who seemed puzzled by the inquisition.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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The individuals said the restoration will help ensure the organizations can use the model for defensive cyber purposes.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries.
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In discussing the matter, Hahn also called for the county to look into establishing an emergency stockpile of air purifiers and other critical supplies to better prepare for future disasters.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
Noun
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.
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Robert, talk me through the thinking behind this framing.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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