consulted

past tense of consult
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as in used
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 According to Ortiz, the Fionna and Cake series creators consulted with them on how to best represent Hunter's identity — which is how the character ended up with visible top surgery scars. James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025 The two news organizations consulted with each other and shared information but produced their own reports. David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 Iran consulted with China and Russia on Wednesday ahead of an upcoming IAEA board of governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, that will focus on the issue of Iran. MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 Several coaches were also consulted to make sure no players were overlooked. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025 Neitzke then consulted City Attorney Roger Geary, who advised against it, citing legal concerns and noting Johnson’s residence was outside Greenfield's city limits. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy. Tim Chan, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 Saunders was previously chief creative officer at Diane von Furstenberg and creative director of Pollini, and has consulted for brands such as Calvin Klein, Tiffany, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Pucci and Marc Jacobs, alongside leading his eponymous line. Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025 Then, Ross said, his team held public hearings, consulted with industries and trading partners, and built a lengthy administrative record anticipating court challenges. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
Verb
  • Knighthoods, conferred by the sovereign, represent one of the highest forms of national recognition for service and excellence.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Knighthoods are typically conferred by the sovereign and are among the highest honors.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Beyond Tuesday’s news, here’s a look at what else happened recently that has already given the trial shape — from who will be called to the witness stand, to which financial disclosures will be discussed, to the likelihood of a settlement.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • His family never really talked to any of us.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The result is an ecosystem where misinformation thrives, and reliable information struggles to be well-utilized and contextualized.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Back in 2019 Fitzpatrick and his agent forced the Dolphins to trade him a month into the season because of how he was being utilized, and the direction the franchise was headed in during Brian Flores’ first season.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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