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 In contrast, Canada offers a patchwork of programs, credits and consultations, which are layered onto higher taxes, scarce capital and sluggish policy-making. — Karia Samaroo, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 His office in Stanhope and Hoboken serves multiple cities and towns in the greater New Jersey area, and offers remote consultations, clear post-operative instructions, and a willingness to work with various insurance plans. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Participants can move from SoulCycle rides and hot yoga sessions to strength training, red light therapy, peptide consultations, and recovery experiences—all while supporting scientific research for curing cancer through The Beljanski Foundation. — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 The decision to finally undergo surgery came after consultations with multiple medical experts. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Immigrants should also demand face-to-face consultations and a valid office address before hiring anyone. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 After private consultations but no public discussion, the 193-member General Assembly scheduled a vote on his reappointment for Friday afternoon. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 Long consultations can signal attentive care in one setting and inefficiency in another. — Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
  1. discussions
  2. consults
  3. debates
  4. talks
  5. conferences
  6. conversations
  7. meetings
  8. deliberations
Noun
  • Often ignored in discussions about drought, fire, and climate change in general, are the world’s oceans, which are warming just as the air is.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Iran and Oman have been in discussions for several days about a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as the focal point of the ongoing war between the US and the Islamic Republic.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Microagi, which is coming off a $55 million seed funding round, collects real-world training footage in more than a dozen countries and consults with companies on deploying robots in their factories.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of consults
Noun
  • Blackburn declined in July to participate in any debates, and Rose backed out when it was set to be only him and Fritts on stage.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Larkin has used Moskowitz’s refusal to appear with him to accuse the reelection-seeking congressman of ducking debates and avoiding the voters.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • Ryan is a keynote speaker who gives talks on leadership, culture, and personal excellence.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of talks
Noun
  • As organizations continue to use conferences, trade shows, corporate meetings, road shows, and other in-person experiences, the technology supporting these events is likely to become increasingly sophisticated.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • The Gemini Moon moves through your 10th House of Career and sextiles Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources, supporting practical conversations around contracts, reimbursement, responsibilities, or sensitive project details.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • For parents in New Mexico, the ruling could change the conversations with their teens about social media use.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • Min Aung Hlaing has since been barred from attending top-level meetings for failing to comply with the plan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • No away team had won in the previous 14 meetings between the clubs across all competitions.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of meetings
Noun
  • During jury deliberations, Tupac dropped by a New York recording studio at the invitation of a producer to contribute to a track.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Both lawyers were also involved in deliberations surrounding the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberations

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