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
Initial consultations and diagnostic testing are the portions most commonly included under standard plans.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Even without full procedure coverage, diagnostic bloodwork and initial consultations are often covered under standard plans.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Even when the procedure itself isn’t fully covered, initial consultations and diagnostic testing often are.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Florida Injury Advocate offers free initial consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, helping make qualified legal representation more accessible to individuals in the South Florida community, regardless of their financial situation.
—Anton Lucanus
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Therapy can be done via telehealth, as can consultations that, technically, consist of only a conversation.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Hims is a telehealth company offering discreet virtual consultations and prescription delivery for men's health concerns.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Turkish officials have said consultations with NATO partners are ongoing and that developments are being closely monitored with national security as the top priority.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Sarah Bergen, a Redfin real estate agent who works all over San Joaquin County, estimated that 90% of her pre-listing consultations are with fed-up commuters.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Even without full procedure coverage, diagnostic bloodwork and initial consultations are often covered under standard plans.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Even when the procedure itself isn’t fully covered, initial consultations and diagnostic testing often are.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Florida Injury Advocate offers free initial consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, helping make qualified legal representation more accessible to individuals in the South Florida community, regardless of their financial situation.
—Anton Lucanus
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Therapy can be done via telehealth, as can consultations that, technically, consist of only a conversation.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Hims is a telehealth company offering discreet virtual consultations and prescription delivery for men's health concerns.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Turkish officials have said consultations with NATO partners are ongoing and that developments are being closely monitored with national security as the top priority.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Sarah Bergen, a Redfin real estate agent who works all over San Joaquin County, estimated that 90% of her pre-listing consultations are with fed-up commuters.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Recent revelations have shown a top member of Orban’s government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Salvadoran national’s case has become a flash point in immigration debates after he was mistakenly deported last year and forcibly brought back.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Long before debates about sampling and credit dominated music discourse, Vanilla Ice made history in 1990 by becoming the first hip-hop artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The countries are to hold talks this week on cementing the truce, which each hailed as an unalloyed victory.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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During the regular session budget talks stalemated largely on the overall size of the spending plan.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That is by far the most among conferences, largely because the Big Ten swept the national championships — Michigan won the men’s and UCLA the women’s — and had Illinois advance to the men’s Final Four.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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In late March, leaked conversations between Hungary’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, started to appear in the press.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The parks report was launched, in part, by what Fisher and a UC Irvine public health expert, Jason Douglas, heard during meetings with people who live near the parks in South Los Angeles.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Children are welcome at the Adult Learners Club’s meetings and provided with games and movies to entertain them while their parents get down to business.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trial lasted three weeks, but when the case went to the jury, on March 20th, deliberations took less than six hours.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Although Braddy’s age didn’t come up in their deliberations, the jurors acknowledged that had Braddy received the death penalty, the now 76-year-old would likely never be executed.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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