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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LaCivita and Blair were there for 48 hours, one source said, to consult on voting equipment ahead of elections on Sunday. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Wilson was a biomedical engineer who had been preparing for medical school—but decided to pursue consulting instead, before starting a data science firm. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data. — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026 In the episode, Addison pulls her former sister-in-law, Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), out of her sabbatical to assist with a consult on a pregnant woman. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consult

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult

Verb

Judge, along with Michael Schuck, the club’s director of sports medicine and rehabilitation, conferred with the skipper.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
In the coming months, my office will dutifully carry out the responsibilities the governor has conferred upon us in this executive order.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of confer

Verb

The setback sparked wide speculation that Sánchez would move forward the general election and use the momentum on the housing issue against his right-wing opponents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Although the problem warrants a systemic fix, the best short-term solution is for hospitals to create more nuanced documentation tools, and for clinicians to exercise judgment when using them.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

If a recurring problem cannot be resolved simply by adjusting sprinkler heads, consultation with qualified irrigation or landscaping professionals may help identify and implement a permanent solution.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Courtesy of Heineken, 2026 Caton declined to say how many European jobs will go, citing ongoing consultation with staff and the European Works Council.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultation

Verb

Get in touch ahead of your stay to discuss additional needs with the team, who will try their best to accommodate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Frontman Marcus Mumford sat down with host Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the album and its collaborations, as well as being a Disney adult and going to Disneyland solo.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of discuss

Noun

It could be put on the Faculty Senate's agenda for discussion as soon as next week, several professors said in interviews.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Jackson used a portion of his rebuttal to try and refocus the discussion on Collins.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussion

Verb

Sitting in one of the ship’s myriad bars and talking to strangers is one of the most interesting, and often lovely, things a person can do on board.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Wells' friends said Wells did not return to the mainland with them, choosing instead to stay behind to talk with a girl, a claim his family has disputed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of talk

Noun

With recent polls showing Raman in the lead, the councilmember will likely try to avoid making any kind of flub during the in-studio debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo52 in Universal City.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
In July, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham brought the debate to the WNBA, telling ESPN trans women shouldn’t be allowed to play in the league.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of debate

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