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
Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.
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Orlando Matos, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Why doesn't the President need you or your authority or your consultation?
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
China has recently issued a consultation draft for its first national standard on solid-state batteries, signaling that regulatory and policy frameworks are starting to support the industry.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The process often begins with photo submissions and an online evaluation, continues with an in-person consultation after arrival, and finishes with structured checkups in the days following surgery.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Orlando Matos, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Why doesn't the President need you or your authority or your consultation?
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
China has recently issued a consultation draft for its first national standard on solid-state batteries, signaling that regulatory and policy frameworks are starting to support the industry.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The process often begins with photo submissions and an online evaluation, continues with an in-person consultation after arrival, and finishes with structured checkups in the days following surgery.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
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In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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As an iconic component of downtown infrastructure, the skyway network cannot be separated from broader discussions about the revitalization of downtown.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ben Jones 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.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Try to plan your visit during the Dark Sky Festival, held annually in the late winter or early spring, to meet up with fellow stargazing enthusiasts and hear astronomy talks by park rangers.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Oliver Contreras | Afp | Getty Images Before the meeting, Denmark announced plans on Wednesday to beef up its military presence in and around Greenland, saying the exercise activities could include guarding national infrastructure, deploying fighter aircraft and conducting naval operations.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a conversation last season, Barkley said his top five running backs of all time were Barry Sanders, Faulk, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, and Adrian Peterson.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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Parents who had been separated from their medically needy children over abuse investigations spoke at the news conference.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In photos with a post Friday on X, Cornyn is seen outside the plant, in a conference room and viewing a Cybercab up close alongside Musk and an employee with the battery engineering team.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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