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
What a real retreat experience looks like San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona, a four-day retreat that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
County Soil and Water Districts often offer free consultations to help bring an eco-friendly vision to life.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Congress can also pass legislation without delay requiring prior consultation with congressional leadership for the first use of an American nuclear weapon.
—Steven Andreasen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
County Soil and Water Districts often offer free consultations to help bring an eco-friendly vision to life.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Congress can also pass legislation without delay requiring prior consultation with congressional leadership for the first use of an American nuclear weapon.
—Steven Andreasen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The neurological consult also changed Yates’s view of sleep, nutrition, and the consequences of running on fumes.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Beverly Kingston 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.—
Beverly Kingston,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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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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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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If vulnerability feels risky, slow the pace and keep the talk on facts first, then add feelings once both sides steady.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The meeting also marks another milestone for Bad Bunny, who won the Grammy for album of the year in early February, days before headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The teacher reported the morning’s conversation to administrators, according to the suit.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The American Psychiatric Association adds that mind-body practices belong in the same conversation.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Weigman’s return makes the Cougars a dark horse contender in the conference.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The keynote also brought a broad expansion of Apple Intelligence features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making AI the defining theme of Cook’s final developer conference.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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