Thesaurus results for CONSULTATIONS

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 The first stage of any WTO case is a round of formal talks called consultations, which the two governments are required to attempt before the dispute can go further. — Filipe Mendonça, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 Ten shops-in-shop line the perimeter of the new space, which features rows of glittering glass cases and a living room area for launches, events and consultations. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Among them, Amazon Beauty is offering one-on-one makeup artist consultations; Wella Professionals is offering dry hair styling and touch-ups; and Anastasia Soare will give a brow artistry masterclass. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026 Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 As a result, a draft resolution was created and the UN General Assembly held informal consultations on it in July. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 But consultations with other entities led to it being moved to the western edge, away from utility infrastructure. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The 42-year-old mother of four had arrived at sunrise to prep for a day of virtual and in-person court hearings and free walk-in consultations. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 According to the company, Sophia had been receiving support and, following consultations with medical professionals, was advised to take an extended period of rest and ongoing care. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
But after that, with projections showing OCPS losing thousands more students over the next five years, closure discussions seem inevitable.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of discussions

Noun

Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.

— Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Path2Papers, a project at Cornell Law School, analyzed 1,600 consults and estimated that around 60% of DACA recipients would be subject to the 10-year ban.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of consults

Noun

The current debates on consciousness, sentience, and AI would profit from a substantial input from philosophers who are familiar with that tradition.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says recent debates over whether to slow or accelerate the technology are missing something crucial.

— Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

Alli said talks on this issue were expected to continue in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The discussions have also included output — including Ellison’s longstanding pledge to produce at least 30 films a year, according to two sources familiar with the talks.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

The themes to watch out for There are several closed-door sessions on the agenda this year, as climate week joins the growing line-up of other sustainable fashion conferences leaning into off-record roundtables to drive candor and progress.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
The conferences planned strict penalties against schools and coaches if anyone rostered an ex-signee.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of conferences

Noun

My good friends Jim Fourmont of the Lamplighters and Bill Miller, who has been a Lamplighter and a Harmonizer, agreed wholeheartedly in my recent conversations with them.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
My conversations and research left me much less shocked at that statistic that had sent chills down my spine a few weeks prior.

— Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of conversations

Noun

Few investors have broad appeal like Buffett At the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of business, trips for students to Berkshire’s annual meetings were always a hot ticket.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
At the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of business, trips for students to Berkshire's annual meetings were always a hot ticket.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of meetings

Noun

The council has previously restricted her ability to participate in council deliberations, and the mayor has sued the city in federal court.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Once sequestered, jurors are not allowed any contact with the outside world and - unlike in many US jurisdictions - their deliberations must remain confidential.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

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