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
Russian drone incursions last year prompted Poland to formally invoke NATO's Article 4, which initiates official consultations among allies regarding a direct security threat.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Many clinics now offer remote consultations during the recovery period.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Try a telehealth vet for non-emergencies Telehealth has expanded significantly in recent years, and many licensed veterinarians now offer virtual consultations at a fraction of the cost of an in-office visit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In Pakistan, Araghchi is reportedly holding another round of consultations with local officials, IRNA said earlier today.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
That care includes pre-visit screening, consultations and regular follow-up visits, according to a news release Tuesday.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Within the program, users will receive screenings, consultations and follow-up visits.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Many clinics now offer remote consultations during the recovery period.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Try a telehealth vet for non-emergencies Telehealth has expanded significantly in recent years, and many licensed veterinarians now offer virtual consultations at a fraction of the cost of an in-office visit.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In Pakistan, Araghchi is reportedly holding another round of consultations with local officials, IRNA said earlier today.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
That care includes pre-visit screening, consultations and regular follow-up visits, according to a news release Tuesday.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Within the program, users will receive screenings, consultations and follow-up visits.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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Yet the time when the ocean was treated as an afterthought in climate discussions is ending.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Local Republicans including unsuccessful mayoral candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra urged angry parents to turn out at a council meeting to complain, and there have been extensive Facebook discussions condemning the city budget.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Because debates, facts, and accountability cut through the packaging every single time.—
Heather Somers,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The debates were a nod to the foundation on which Turning Point was built.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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But data-sharing concerns prompted Zimbabwe to abandon talks this year over a similar deal to Ghana’s, and led a Kenyan court to suspend implementation of an agreement between Washington and Nairobi.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mixed results came on a day of rising oil prices and elevated gas prices, amid reports that Iran war peace talks have reached an impasse.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Over time, collectives have morphed from mass fundraising operations to resemble marketing agencies amid policing by the College Sports Commission, an independent regulatory body established by the power conferences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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More than a few of the teams included in that hypothetical opening round are from conferences whose champions have pulled off NCAA Tournament upsets in recent years.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In perhaps the most striking example of learning during sleep, Konkoly, Paller, and several collaborators witnessed what amounted to conversations with people who were in the midst of dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Jason Goldman, a onetime Google and Twitter executive, has helped to guide his explorations, joining him in meetings with Silicon Valley specialists and Biden-era federal employees.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, whose staff oversees the cases of more than 600 adults under guardianship and has helped champion the bill, said face-to-face meetings are standard practice in his office prior to appointment and are crucial to properly assessing the person’s needs.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The jury should begin deliberations after closing arguments on Tuesday.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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The jury began deliberations on Thursday morning.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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