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
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.
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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
Production design drew heavily on consultations with engineers and experts.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 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
The directors’ lab will support filmmakers preparing their first features, while the writers’ lab will offer workshops, table reads, peer mentorship and one-on-one consultations to help emerging screenwriters refine their scripts.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The process for patients to get approval to die involves submitting two requests in writing followed up by consultations with medical professionals not previously involved in the case.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Production design drew heavily on consultations with engineers and experts.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 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
The directors’ lab will support filmmakers preparing their first features, while the writers’ lab will offer workshops, table reads, peer mentorship and one-on-one consultations to help emerging screenwriters refine their scripts.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The process for patients to get approval to die involves submitting two requests in writing followed up by consultations with medical professionals not previously involved in the case.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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Mayor John Laesch said that, although discussions are still in their early stages, the property owner has seemed interested in working with the city or a nonprofit to get the sign lit back up, and also possibly donating the sign to the city.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There may be some debates, election posturing and shenanigans along the way.—
Staff reports,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since contract talks began in November 2024, Wells Fargo said, its has spent more than 140 days at the negotiating table with union representatives at various branches.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed peace talks in China, Pakistani officials tell AP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 10th House of Career trines blessed Jupiter in your 2nd House of Analytics, so conversations can lift your income or unlock other support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Per the complaint, Gay admitted to engaging in text and Reddit conversations with the undercover account after being read his Miranda rights.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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The White House declined to comment for this story about the deliberations with Gulf allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Outsourcing has not been part of budget deliberations.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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