as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultation
In the wake of the protests, the Environmental Protection and Conservation Authority has denounced the lack of transparency in the projects, which were approved without public consultation and with sudden expropriations of land.
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Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
These effects are generally reversible upon discontinuation, but the decision should always be made in consultation with a doctor.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
The ban decision was made after a consultation that drew responses from 116,000 people.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Joi + Blokes will host a B12 shot lounge with medical professionals on-site and semi-private consultation areas.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
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Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
These effects are generally reversible upon discontinuation, but the decision should always be made in consultation with a doctor.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
The ban decision was made after a consultation that drew responses from 116,000 people.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Joi + Blokes will host a B12 shot lounge with medical professionals on-site and semi-private consultation areas.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Bob Batchelor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Major League Baseball's warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps is fueling online debate about the limits of free expression in professional baseball.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Still looming over talks, however, is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement.—
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be discussing this act in next month's meeting.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Williams, who remains in custody at the Placer County Jail, is scheduled to return to court July 9 for a trial confirming conference.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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