consultations

noun

plural of consultation
as in discussions
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 consultations New consultations, postoperative checks, and urgent add-ons compete for the same time slots. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Diplomatic efforts today too often grant the Taliban a formal place at the table while limiting contact with Afghan women to informal consultations. — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing South Korean names, based on their social media followings, content and reach, per Launchmetrics’s growth and Voice Echo analysis, as well as global Vogue editorial consultations. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 In contrast, Canada offers a patchwork of programs, credits and consultations, which are layered onto higher taxes, scarce capital and sluggish policy-making. — Karia Samaroo, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 His office in Stanhope and Hoboken serves multiple cities and towns in the greater New Jersey area, and offers remote consultations, clear post-operative instructions, and a willingness to work with various insurance plans. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 The decision to finally undergo surgery came after consultations with multiple medical experts. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Immigrants should also demand face-to-face consultations and a valid office address before hiring anyone. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
  1. discussions
  2. consults
  3. debates
  4. talks
  5. conferences
  6. conversations
  7. meetings
  8. deliberations
Noun
  • The Czech billionaire still intends to become West Ham’s majority shareholder and discussions are ongoing.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, the government banned media discussions about his health, calling them a national security matter.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Microagi, which is coming off a $55 million seed funding round, collects real-world training footage in more than a dozen countries and consults with companies on deploying robots in their factories.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of consults
Noun
  • There have also been several divisive debates around credit and attribution.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There will be debates about taxes, energy policy, and the trajectory of this state, and voters deserve to see those disagreements fought out in full.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • Inter moved into pole position to sign Spence this week, entering into talks with Spurs over a €30million deal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The 14-point MoU, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, was intended to pave the way for peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of talks
Noun
  • The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • Sabio said the proposals were developed through conversations with residents rather than solely by his campaign.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That included conversations with people within the Seahawks organization who know him, most notably backup quarterback Jalen Milroe, who played with Arnold at Alabama.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • Letting Companies Ignore Shareholder Proposals Shareholder proposals brought to a company’s board for potential inclusion on agendas of annual meetings is another long-standing activity.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The proposals follow eight task force meetings over nine months, and further public outreach will be scheduled before any final changes take effect.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of meetings
Noun
  • During jury deliberations, Tupac dropped by a New York recording studio at the invitation of a producer to contribute to a track.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Both lawyers were also involved in deliberations surrounding the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberations

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