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
The survey, purportedly designed to influence Treasury consultations on remote gambling taxation, represents the latest salvo in the industry's campaign against regulatory tightening.
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Based in Nashville and working on projects across the country, the firm—which takes virtual consultations—brings its fresh style to new builds, renovations, and single or multiple room designs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Prenatal lactation consultations benefit the entire household, not just mothers.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
This dedication can be seen in the firm’s approach, offering free and confidential consultations so each potential client can experience a personalized level of care.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved the operation after consultations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Baroness has wildly improbable plans to build a luxury hotel on Floreana, and has brought along two hunky manservants—Rudy Lorenz (Felix Kammerer), an engineer, and Robert Phillipson (Toby Wallace), a bodyguard—for detailed consultations on the matter.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
One-on-one consultations with business owners The chamber can answer questions for small businesses.
—Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The high-end modern, contemporary and mid-century furniture store also offers interior design consultations.
—Matthew Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Based in Nashville and working on projects across the country, the firm—which takes virtual consultations—brings its fresh style to new builds, renovations, and single or multiple room designs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Prenatal lactation consultations benefit the entire household, not just mothers.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
This dedication can be seen in the firm’s approach, offering free and confidential consultations so each potential client can experience a personalized level of care.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved the operation after consultations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Baroness has wildly improbable plans to build a luxury hotel on Floreana, and has brought along two hunky manservants—Rudy Lorenz (Felix Kammerer), an engineer, and Robert Phillipson (Toby Wallace), a bodyguard—for detailed consultations on the matter.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
One-on-one consultations with business owners The chamber can answer questions for small businesses.
—Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The high-end modern, contemporary and mid-century furniture store also offers interior design consultations.
—Matthew Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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The discussions come in the wake of the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school last month that federal officials have said was carried out by a transgender shooter, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These are the kinds of debates Evans and others behind the scenes at Leeds had to have this summer.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s list, beyond Death, Grief and Bereavement, included talks on the basics of American Sign Language and autism spectrum distorders.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to panels and workshops, Industry Connect, the event’s signature one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts, will be held on both days.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Then at last, on May 26, 1783, Michell sent an article to Cavendish, asking for it to be read at one of the meetings of the Royal Society.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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In late June, McNair announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, after a few months of prayer, thoughts and conversations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Salon small talk Paqueta’s close relationship — and conversations — with his mother, Christiane Tolentino, became a point of interest in the case.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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