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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 Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Xbox is also still in consultations over the future of Arkane and the Blade game, in accordance with French labor laws. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Sep. 2026 Trump and ⁠Xi first discussed potential consultations on AI development in May in Beijing, but that ​forum was ⁠never formalized. — CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 The first stage of any WTO case is a round of formal talks called consultations, which the two governments are required to attempt before the dispute can go further. — Filipe Mendonça, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 Ten shops-in-shop line the perimeter of the new space, which features rows of glittering glass cases and a living room area for launches, events and consultations. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Among them, Amazon Beauty is offering one-on-one makeup artist consultations; Wella Professionals is offering dry hair styling and touch-ups; and Anastasia Soare will give a brow artistry masterclass. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026 But consultations with other entities led to it being moved to the western edge, away from utility infrastructure. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The 42-year-old mother of four had arrived at sunrise to prep for a day of virtual and in-person court hearings and free walk-in consultations. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
  1. discussions
  2. consults
  3. debates
  4. talks
  5. conferences
  6. conversations
  7. meetings
  8. deliberations
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the White House is attempting to stem the political bloodletting, particularly in these red states, amid discussions regarding diesel export restrictions after a beef tariff suspension announcement in August.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Tehran has spent long weeks in discussions with Oman, on the other side of the strait, on how to manage shipping traffic.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • 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
  • Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.
    — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of consults
Noun
  • Since the drama over debates erupted last week, Jolly’s position appears to have evolved into an ideological one — and a view that almost no other candidate on the Democratic ticket has publicly agreed with.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • California’s 176-page voter guide is dense with ballot measure legalese, policy debates and obscure candidates for statewide office.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • The remarks came days after Araghchi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks within seven days if Washington accepts Iran’s terms.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Since opening in 2014, Abraco Campeao, or Embrace Champions, has expanded into teaching boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and capoeira, and providing educational talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of talks
Noun
  • The organization hosts conferences, seminars and a mentoring program to help educators promote into leadership roles.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Tokenization has spent most of its life as an insider’s topic, debated at conferences and written about in trade publications that never reach the people who decide where capital goes.
    — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • Between announcements, conversations, engine noise, and everything else happening around you, reducing these additional sounds can make a long travel day much more comfortable.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • For example, right now, Zalando isn’t really using the text conversations shoppers are having with its online assistant but is likely to do so in the future.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • With a new school year underway, things like homework, back-to-school nights and PTA meetings are on all of our minds right now.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The residents occasionally gather in a disused rec center but the meetings devolve into rants about immigrants, junkies, thugs and vigilantism.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of meetings
Noun
  • After budget deliberations this summer, state legislators changed course and decided to partially fund the program.
    — Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors said that Walsh had been very invested in the Lindsay Clancy case, which was in jury deliberations at the time of Barrett’s death, discussing it with friends over group text.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of deliberations

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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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