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
Following the launch of the evaluation in July 2025, the Commission has carried out extensive consultations, including a stakeholder workshop, a call for evidence, and a public consultation that closed on 1 May.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
Many also offer free or low-cost initial consultations, but acting quickly matters.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In addition to her daily schedule of operations and consultations, there are interns to train and a clinic renovation to oversee.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
As a result, Denmark’s King Frederik X formally appointed her rival to lead the next round of discussions after consultations with all political groups.
—Sanne Wass, Bloomberg, 9 May 2026
Medical consultations will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of data collected by the device and, when available, blood work and medical history, the company said in its release.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 8 May 2026
For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Each property also has its own on-site team that includes nutritionists, hormonal specialists, dermatologists and other health specialists who deliver treatments and consultations during a guest’s stay.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Diagnostics, specialist consultations and certain therapies are sometimes packaged into program pricing and sometimes priced à la carte, and the difference can be significant at this tier.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
Many also offer free or low-cost initial consultations, but acting quickly matters.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In addition to her daily schedule of operations and consultations, there are interns to train and a clinic renovation to oversee.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
As a result, Denmark’s King Frederik X formally appointed her rival to lead the next round of discussions after consultations with all political groups.
—Sanne Wass, Bloomberg, 9 May 2026
Medical consultations will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of data collected by the device and, when available, blood work and medical history, the company said in its release.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 8 May 2026
For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Each property also has its own on-site team that includes nutritionists, hormonal specialists, dermatologists and other health specialists who deliver treatments and consultations during a guest’s stay.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Diagnostics, specialist consultations and certain therapies are sometimes packaged into program pricing and sometimes priced à la carte, and the difference can be significant at this tier.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
Noun
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There have been internal discussions about the cause.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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And all of that will be facilitated by board of trade discussions with the Chinese.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Tirias Research tracks and consults for companies throughout the electronics ecosystem from semiconductors to systems and sensors to the cloud.—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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In the last two debates, Becerra, considered the party's frontrunner, has faced scrutiny from other candidates and the public over his connection to Williamson.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following talks in Beijing, China, May 20, 2026, in a pool photograph distributed by the Russian state news agency Sputnik.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With many issues in the contest between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV vet Spencer Pratt impacting the entertainment industry, Deadline talks with the contenders to hear their visions for the city.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The conferences would determine which bowls would join the tier, with payouts, location and history likely playing a role.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This week, several reports confirmed that the majority of power conferences and the Irish want a 24-team playoff field.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The idea for Vintage Store Day came out of tough conversations about survival.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Mention client conversations naturally, not performatively.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Cassidy, a medical doctor, has broken with the HHS secretary on multiple occasions, including slamming a change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants and calling for the postponement of key vaccine advisory panel meetings.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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According to Korean outlet Dealsite, Apple held emergency meetings with Samsung’s semiconductor division to lock down memory for iPhone 17 production.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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People in that administrative role are typically responsible for bringing jurors to the courtroom and for ferrying notes between the panel and the court during deliberations.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Jurors reached a decision in less than two hours after deliberations began Monday morning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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