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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2
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
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The city is reviewing proposals from consulting firms to develop a master plan for improvements to the auto mall after the application period ended May 26, according to Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s economic development director.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The mother should consult a family law attorney immediately.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The city is reviewing proposals from consulting firms to develop a master plan for improvements to the auto mall after the application period ended May 26, according to Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s economic development director.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
Tirias Research tracks and consults for companies throughout the electronics ecosystem from semiconductors to systems and sensors to the cloud.
—Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
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Rick Kranitz, then Atlanta’s pitching coach, made a fourth-inning mound visit to confer with his pitcher and catcher.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Tabbed nothing less than the golden generation, they were meant to grow a sport that long had roots but never could quite blossom, using the soil of their own country to do it.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Screen Producers Australia has lodged a 22-recommendation submission to the Australian government’s National Cultural Policy consultation, putting the market power of streaming platforms over independent producers at the center of its push for structural reform.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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As a result, what might once have been considered a minor issue may now involve diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations or prescription medications that quickly add up.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The supervisors had discussed in March whether the money could be used to address pressing demands across the county, such as the multimillion-dollar liability from the Airport fire in 2024.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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While e-bikes may have sparked the discussion, the possible ordinance would also apply to bikes, scooters and skateboards.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Still, Bartos argues the pace and scope of reform changed dramatically once the United States began applying pressure through budget negotiations and funding discussions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Paul DiPierro and Scott Ostrander, owners of adjacent restaurant Origami Asian Grill, encouraged Pruner to talk to the landlord when the space vacated.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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My mother opens the balcony door and starts hanging up underpants, talking to the guests with her back to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The debate over growth in Davis is unlikely to end with Measure V.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The league is finally recovering from a turbulent decade during which television ratings dropped by nearly 48% as many of its most prominent players, coaches and executives increasingly inserted themselves into partisan political debates.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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