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
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Erin Cunningham, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
—Sylvia Gordon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Kate Walz, a gardening expert with KW Gardens & Flowers, which offers garden consultations, coaching, and design suggestions to help people create their dream gardens.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
The delegation held consultations with Iranian officials, reported the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
As a result, what might once have been considered a minor issue may now involve diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations or prescription medications that quickly add up.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona a four-day stay that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
What a real retreat experience looks like San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona, a four-day retreat that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Erin Cunningham, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
—Sylvia Gordon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Providers have responded by offering more detailed consultations, treatment breakdowns, and warranty information.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Kate Walz, a gardening expert with KW Gardens & Flowers, which offers garden consultations, coaching, and design suggestions to help people create their dream gardens.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
The delegation held consultations with Iranian officials, reported the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
As a result, what might once have been considered a minor issue may now involve diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations or prescription medications that quickly add up.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona a four-day stay that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
What a real retreat experience looks like San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona, a four-day retreat that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultations
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Leaders of several other countries — including India, Kenya and Ukraine — were expected to join for discussions.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Lawmakers in Haiti, for example, have been known to pause parliamentary debates to watch Brazil play.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Research grounded in social identity theory suggests that people frequently incorporate national attachment into their personal identity, which helps explain why debates about patriotism can feel deeply emotional rather than purely intellectual.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That has tribes urgently seeking government-to-government talks with Interior Department officials in a bid to win an exemption, according to Blaine Harden of Inside Climate News.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces like the Avengers.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Beginning in the mid-1990s, LGBTQ activists from leading Fortune 100 corporations would meet at yearly Out & Equal conferences to network and share strategies for creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplace cultures.—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Maybe someone needs a day without meetings or a desk in a quieter area of the office.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The fracas played out in heated sermons, editorials, and denominational meetings.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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She was marginalized and not included in the deliberations to attack Venezuela or Iran.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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“Consultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultations. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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