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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But after consulting a slow-motion reply, Claus gave Balogun a red card for a dangerous challenge. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Dhar draws a sharp line between being consulted and having actual agency. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Noun

Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 25 June 2026 The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consult

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Verb

Adnan’s accolades not only confer prestige, but also map the breadth of her swooping orbit.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
And the company doing the genuine, expensive work of transition loses the one advantage the label was meant to confer, cheaper capital and patient shareholders who believe the plan.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of confer

Verb

When the Wright brothers first flew, the doubt was never about whether the machine worked, but whether flight would ever be something ordinary people used without a second thought.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
In the Tahoe Basin, the Caldor fire restoration plan outlines roughly 3,600 acres where the Forest Service could use ground crews to apply herbicide directly to shrubs — no aerial spraying.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of use

Noun

Consider reaching out to these locations about serving as practical access points for basic health services, such as mobile clinics, periodic screenings or connected health kiosks that enable remote consultations.

— Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Visitors are given an initial consultation followed by medical evaluations to assess their health before medics and therapists tailor a program suited to their individual needs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of consultation

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In other news, NATO leaders are meeting this week and officials are expected to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of discuss

Noun

Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Kenneth Malin, the West Cedar Creek MUD’s general manager, did not respond to a message requesting comment on the district’s discussions with Diode.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of discussion

Noun

The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Because of the vast amount of money being thrown into these markets, semantic debates have exploded into financial ones.

— Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

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