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
After thorough discussion and consultation with law enforcement, the difficult decision was made to cancel prom in order to ensure the safety of all students and guests.
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The membership covers provider access, consultations, dietitian support and ongoing monitoring.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Patients and families can also request an ethics consultation, but in reality, few know this option exists or feel empowered to use it.
—Jennifer McCurdy, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Both might look identical at the consultation, but only one will hold the result of the procedure for long.
—Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The membership covers provider access, consultations, dietitian support and ongoing monitoring.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Patients and families can also request an ethics consultation, but in reality, few know this option exists or feel empowered to use it.
—Jennifer McCurdy, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Both might look identical at the consultation, but only one will hold the result of the procedure for long.
—Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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There have also been discussions around an investment fund for Iran that would provide billions of dollars for reconstruction once a final deal is reached.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Still, events like the Seoul runway show demonstrate how robotics is increasingly being presented not just as an industrial technology, but as part of broader discussions about culture, design, entertainment, and daily life.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Alex Schwartz 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.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What the candidates have said about affordability The candidates offered their ideas for making California more affordable during debates in April and May as well as on their websites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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De la Espriella, who has never before held public office, also promises to sever peace talks with armed groups and unleash a full-on offensive against rebels.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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Anxiety over ChatGPT and other emerging technology helped derail talks with both unions and the AMPTP in 2023, leading to crippling dual strikes.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Accessibility The property is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible rooms and routes across the property, including to all restaurants, meeting spaces, the spa, fitness center, and business center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The company recommends using it before sleep, before or during meditation, after sport, between meetings or anytime stress or anxiety hits.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Budget reductions at the private research institution have meant hard conversations about what and who to cut.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Group conversation can be a lot for many people, and everyone’s social batteries have different capacities.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The start-up scene, with its conferences, workshops, and accelerators; its Silicon Valley–like culture; its foreign investors and advisers; looked to him and others like the leading edge of such a threat.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Pop-ups, sampling programs, wild posting campaigns, street teams, projections, conference-adjacent stunts and retail activations are strategies that move in the real world and multiply across AI.—
Adam Salacuse,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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