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
Furuya heads a bipartisan Japan-Taiwan lawmakers' consultation council and has visited Taiwan regularly.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Turkish officials have said consultations with NATO partners are ongoing and that developments are being closely monitored with national security as the top priority.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Marietta man was critically wounded when, officials said, Lawrence Charles Michels, 51, of Jasper, opened fire during a walk-in mental health consultation inside the facility.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
After Israel and the United States attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the prevailing American reaction was cautious, worried by no congressional consultation or exit plan.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Turkish officials have said consultations with NATO partners are ongoing and that developments are being closely monitored with national security as the top priority.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Marietta man was critically wounded when, officials said, Lawrence Charles Michels, 51, of Jasper, opened fire during a walk-in mental health consultation inside the facility.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
After Israel and the United States attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the prevailing American reaction was cautious, worried by no congressional consultation or exit plan.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
Noun
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An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Cope 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.—
Kevin Cope,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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During the February 2026 stay, Laura again requested a posey bed and asked for a psychiatric consult.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rothman’s tenure has been marked by his efforts to increase state funding amid federal cuts, debates over free speech on campus amid pro-Palestinian protests, and declining enrollment leading to eight branch campus closures.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the proposal was full of cartoonishly goofy faux spy talk.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pakistan said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will send top diplomats to Islamabad for talks aimed at ending the war, arriving Sunday for a two-day visit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez said he was encouraged by recent meetings with Republican members of Congress from his home state, Florida, but worries other priorities will drown out the bill, as has happened in the past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fire department sedan strikes pedestrian – $225,000 Although this item was deferred by the Board of Estimates until its next meeting, the city’s law and finance department approved a near-quarter-million-dollar payout to Daryl Bailey after a Baltimore City Fire Department sedan struck him.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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But nothing sells better than winning, and that’s where the conversation pointed to at the end of the night.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Open answers ease the pressure around current conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the ResiDay housing conference in November, White House housing director Bill Pulte said that a decision on the IPO would happen sometime by the end of that quarter or early this year, but that decision has yet to come.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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