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
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Karpf urged people to input their DEXA score and other criteria into the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and consult physicians who understand the shortcomings of DEXA for a fuller assessment of their actual bone density and risk of fragility fractures.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
In today’s health care, before patients can even get their words out, they are already pointed to the door with a brand-new prescription in their hand—all within a 15-minute consult.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
During six days of testimony, lawyers for the alliance repeatedly highlighted the findings of a consulting firm that the programs lack adequate data systems and financial controls, leaving them vulnerable to fraud.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Karpf urged people to input their DEXA score and other criteria into the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and consult physicians who understand the shortcomings of DEXA for a fuller assessment of their actual bone density and risk of fragility fractures.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Noun
Webber did a consult on her months ago and determined there was nothing to be done, but Chase — whose clinical study has a perfect track record so far — insists this is a skill issue.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
In today’s health care, before patients can even get their words out, they are already pointed to the door with a brand-new prescription in their hand—all within a 15-minute consult.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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There are plenty of examples of how federal, state, and local governments have conferred, collaborated, and cooperated before or when a crisis strikes.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Male puberty confers lasting physical advantages that even hormone therapy does not fully reverse.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, police in Seattle used pepper spray to clear out protesters, and officers in Denver used smoke and pepper balls to control a crowd.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Could breeze through the low-minors using just his fastball, but secondary stuff needs work to reach his potential, and focus on development of those pitches will likely slow down his development and lead to more mixed results in some outings.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The first is that the right-leaning government, which took office in November 2023, threw out 35 climate policies, including a clean car discount and a fund for investing in decarbonizing industries, without proper public consultation.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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Shake on it Delegations of China and the U.S. pose for a group photo prior to the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, Britain, June 9, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Hegseth planned to appear before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell to discuss the administration's upcoming 2026 budget request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Now seems like a good time to look at each one and discuss the highlights of the different articles, player options and plug in rules on display in each.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Lawyers specializing in open government law told the Star-Telegram that the board likely violated the Texas Open Meetings Act with that closed-door discussion.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Complicating matters in the region are the U.S. and Iran’s efforts to resolve the stalemate in discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program and, specifically, uranium enrichment.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
Verb
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This is a poor day to talk to parents, bosses, authority figures and the police about anything important.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Barnard spoke Friday at a hearing of Democratic members of Congress and said some family members of the men had been able to talk to them Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Noun
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This is thematically tied to the internal debate at Arsenal over the No 9 position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But how can any form of love take one side in a debate?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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