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
After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
No date has been set for follow-up consultations.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, Ali Larijani — a senior member of Iran’s National Security Council and a close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — arrived in Muscat to conduct parallel consultations.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The firm works with residential and commercial design clients, tackling everything from full home renovations and new builds to organizing services and design consultations.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Costs vary based on the complexity of the case, but most reputable firms offer consultations and flexible payment plans.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Based on consultations with brands and other research, Kitchin said awareness of climate risks is growing, but action remains limited.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
No date has been set for follow-up consultations.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, Ali Larijani — a senior member of Iran’s National Security Council and a close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — arrived in Muscat to conduct parallel consultations.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The firm works with residential and commercial design clients, tackling everything from full home renovations and new builds to organizing services and design consultations.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Costs vary based on the complexity of the case, but most reputable firms offer consultations and flexible payment plans.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Based on consultations with brands and other research, Kitchin said awareness of climate risks is growing, but action remains limited.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oman, which has mediated the two rounds of discussions this year, announced that the third round would be held on Thursday in Geneva.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron, representing one of only two states in Europe (the other being Britain) with nuclear weapons capability, is pushing for intra-European debates on reinforcing nuclear deterrence — with or without the United States.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As nearly half of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s 13 member cities have sought to leave the agency this year, throwing the system’s future into limbo, questions of how people use DART and what services the system provides have swirled alongside debates over its governance and funding.—
Mel Fronczek,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hours after the first day of talks ended on Tuesday, Russian drones killed a woman and injured a 6-year-old girl and 18-month-old toddler in the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Araghchi said the talks yielded a general agreement on guiding principles.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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The tech billionaire was due to speak at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, billed as one of the biggest AI conferences in the Global South.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brown transfer Nana Owusu-Anane had offers from all four power conferences, most notably Kansas.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The comment came after staff had raised concerns over the potential damage Gates’ association with Epstein, particularly in their conversations surrounding the philanthropic organization, could have on the foundation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Having open conversations about these insecurities can help expel them, and even strengthen the relationship.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though the incidents led to some public calls for Cronin’s firing, the team rallied together and held multiple players only meetings ahead of the huge win Saturday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rules committee will come up with proposals at its meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, then spend the next month gathering feedback before final decisions in March.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Following two hours of deliberations, the jury rejected Unick’s account of events and convicted him of murder, prosecutors said.—
Maria Aguilar Prieto,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jurors found Jim Lee Murphy, 37, of Declo, not guilty of first-degree murder following deliberations that lasted about seven hours.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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