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as in conferred
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
will consult with several experts on the disease before deciding which course of treatment to pursue
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to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
I often consult the dictionary when I am uncertain of a word's exact meaning
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Recent Examples of consulted
The department consulted with the CHP, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the Marin County Fire Department, the Safe Routes to School Program and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Blunk said.
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Pillich consulted with her legal mentors, a spiritual advisor and her husband, who also is Catholic.
—Haley Bemiller, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025
The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Deverell consulted with model ship builder Matthew Betts to ensure the historical accuracy of the build.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Prince William was consulted when making the decision and the titles of Prince Andrew's daughters remain unaffected.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Other members of the royal family were also consulted on the decision, including Prince William.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Per the network, CBS and producers were not consulted about the ad’s concept or the participation by contestants.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Afshari is a karate referee and coach who worked as Saeivar’s assistant and briefly acted in his 2024 film, The Witness, on which Panahi consulted.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Pillich consulted with her legal mentors, a spiritual advisor and her husband, who also is Catholic.
—Haley Bemiller, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025
The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Deverell consulted with model ship builder Matthew Betts to ensure the historical accuracy of the build.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Prince William was consulted when making the decision and the titles of Prince Andrew's daughters remain unaffected.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Other members of the royal family were also consulted on the decision, including Prince William.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Per the network, CBS and producers were not consulted about the ad’s concept or the participation by contestants.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Afshari is a karate referee and coach who worked as Saeivar’s assistant and briefly acted in his 2024 film, The Witness, on which Panahi consulted.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
Verb
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Perhaps most well-known, however, are the gut health benefits conferred by the pickling process itself.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
24 Oct. 2025
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Royal experts told Fox News Digital that titles are traditionally conferred after a royal reaches adulthood or marries as a gift.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mice will be used in experiments on reproduction in low Earth orbit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
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Rare earths are something that China used some years ago in a spat with Japan.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Speaking at a seminar at TIFFCOM, the festival’s market arm, the team behind the five country co-production, which included Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, France, and Luxembourg, discussed the difficulties balancing the requirements of film funds from each country.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Officials, though, are less confident that a trade agreement discussed in July will be finalized, as the countries remain deadlocked over the details of Seoul’s $350 billion investment pledge.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The team utilized a flag system to communicate amid the crowd noise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Numerous resources were utilized as well, including K-9 units, drones, aviation support, ATVs and officers on foot.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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