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
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Teen charged in 15-year-old's killing likely to be tried as an adult
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said he’s consulted with the county attorney’s office, which prosecutes juvenile court cases, and expects the teen charged in Tristen’s killing will be tried as an adult.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2025
Andy Weiner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Verb
The Blue Hills also paid SHEBA $250,000 a year, at $280 an hour, for consulting services on human resources issues in both 2022 and 2023.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Teen charged in 15-year-old's killing likely to be tried as an adult
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said he’s consulted with the county attorney’s office, which prosecutes juvenile court cases, and expects the teen charged in Tristen’s killing will be tried as an adult.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Thus, Boyle does not foreclose reasonable reliance in unusual situations where a taxpayer consults a tax professional just to discern the deadline.
—Andy Weiner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
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In 2021, California courts invalidated Proposition B on procedural grounds — because the city had not met and conferred with labor unions before placing it on the ballot.—
John J Roach Iii,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The three players to my left seem to be acting as a cabal, conferring and voting together.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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When a post violates those guidelines, Moonshot will file formal reports and use the team to lean on companies to expedite the removal or censorship of that post.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, investigators pursued multiple leads without success, releasing a composite sketch of the suspect and using genetic genealogy and familial DNA testing in search of a match.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Other duties include promoting and coordinating statewide community college planning and programs; providing consultation and advice to community college officials and interpreting state and federal laws and policies relating to the community colleges.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new office has five patient rooms, two labs and spaces for physician and dietitian consultations.—
Jim Owczarski,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a roundtable discussion in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage on July 11.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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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,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ramírez-Garofalo, a young man with dark hair, large forearms, and the beginnings of a goatee, drove and talked fast.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.—
Felicia Appenteng,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The debate was ignited once again in July when Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge torture sites were added to the list, 50 years on from the Communist government’s rise to power.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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