Thesaurus results for CONSULTATIONS

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 Sciara’s med spa offers several services, including facials, cosmetic injectables, skincare consultations, laser hair removal, body waxing and more. — Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026 Peter then learned that the Olivenhain water district has a landscape guy who gives free consultations to customers. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 During the consultations, factions totaling 67 members of the Israeli parliament supported Eisenkot, and a bloc of 46 members supported Netanyahu, who leads the Likud party, according to the president's office. — Jamie Dorrington, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 As of Thursday, after days of consultations between Herzog and the parties that won a place in the 120-seat Knesset, Eisenkot appears to have the advantage. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 The city also partners with Immigrant Defenders Law Center and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California to connect eligible community members with legal screenings, consultations and defense in immigration removal proceedings. — Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026 Here’s a list of some of the fastest-growing Filipino 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, 5 Nov. 2026 Herzog held two days of consultations with representatives of all of the parties elected to the incoming Knesset. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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Noun

National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
In discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel’s main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of discussions

Noun

Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of consults

Noun

All of these debates will have to contend with big questions about specific policies, from China and the Middle East to AI and defense spending.

— Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Ultimately, no debates materialized, reflecting a broader statewide trend in which major general election debates were bypassed.

— Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of debates

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The two Syrian officials said that a decision had already been made — but not publicly announced — for Syria to join the Mecca pact, while the regional official said talks were still ongoing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Russia's delegation will again be led by Vladimir Medinsky, a hardline Putin aide who has participated in most talks with Ukraine since the unsuccessful first set of discussions all the way back in March 2022.

— Willem Marx, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

This latest committee emphasized schedule strength, which didn’t sit well with proponents of conferences outside the SEC.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
For months, Riyadh maintained a veneer of business as usual despite the war, but this has become harder to sustain with the city postponing events, from tennis tournaments to conferences, and now doing a U-turn on schools.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of conferences

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Riley’s name has been quietly popping up in Heisman Trophy conversations in recent weeks as the 5-foot-10 running back has led the nation in rushing yards for much of the season.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
What followed was a Monday filled with film review, corrections and — most important — difficult conversations that resonated on both sides of the ball.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of conversations

Noun

The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Josh Derry had eight catches for 143 yards and a TD for the Knights, who won for the first time in three meetings against KU.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of meetings

Noun

The longtime preference of Husted, a former lieutenant governor, was to run for governor, according to multiple people familiar with internal party deliberations.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
During deliberations in Clancy’s trial, the jury foreperson wrote notes to the court saying a holdout juror was not following the law.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

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