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
Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The newbies learn this happened before and consult two survivors — Hewitt and Prinze Jr. — of the Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
Dhaisy Paredes Guzman, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
After consulting with multiple doctors about his options, Wade went forward with surgery to remove 40% of his kidney in December of 2023.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The newbies learn this happened before and consult two survivors — Hewitt and Prinze Jr. — of the Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
For assessing labor and social security regulations, the World Bank consults lawyers with expertise in each country.
—Dhaisy Paredes Guzman, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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Rather than believing that humankind devised AGI, there will be a supposition that a special or magical force beyond our awareness has opted to confer AI with human-like qualities.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The court’s order appears to confer broad authority on the manager, with the commissioner playing a subsidiary role.—
Elizabeth Glazer,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
Verb
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Educators will have canoes and kayaks, paddles and life jackets to use and will offer instruction.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
Noun
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One of the best ways to understand the entire process is to schedule a consultation and review your finances with a professional.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The next consultation day is from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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During a session for agents at the NFL Combine in February 2025, NFLPA officials referenced but did not discuss the action and seemed to indicate that CARD would take it up but did not provide any further details.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, in the Iraqi capital on Saturday, Arab leaders gathered for a summit expected to discuss the war in Gaza, with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in attendance.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Just in time for Roland Garros, where the main draw begins May 25, ‘The Tennis Podcast’ is bringing its insightful analysis and engaging discussions to The Athletic Podcast Network.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Hamas talked to the United States and Egyptian and Qatari mediators to arrange the release of Alexander, and Israel has sent a team to Doha to begin a new round of talks.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The future of the square has been a subject of heated debate.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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After a lengthy debate, the three moderates picked up two votes in their effort to delay those changes, not enough to win the day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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