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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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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
Weiss walked over to the Washington set and consulted with Doukopil, Cordes and Gutman during a break, providing a bipartisan list of government officials and activists who were subjected to politically motivated violence in recent years.
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s according to a knowledgable Teamsters source consulted by The Hollywood Reporter about O’Brien’s comment.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
Right after Elizondo won in the Gateway City, his publicist consulted with him about an Oscar campaign.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The Paul Canoville Foundation said it wasn't consulted on any of the contents.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The obligatory sanatoria are visited, the obligatory spa towns are frequented, the obligatory Freudian analyst is consulted.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
The foundations of its low-waste approach were built by Maurice Mc Geehan (aka @thenowastechef), who consulted on equipment choices—including a charcoal grill and fermentation buckets—and techniques—such as pickling, fermentation, and creating powders from leftover ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Under Florida law, Jackson and the officers involved have the right to be consulted before the agreement is finalized.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s according to a knowledgable Teamsters source consulted by The Hollywood Reporter about O’Brien’s comment.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
Right after Elizondo won in the Gateway City, his publicist consulted with him about an Oscar campaign.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The Paul Canoville Foundation said it wasn't consulted on any of the contents.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The obligatory sanatoria are visited, the obligatory spa towns are frequented, the obligatory Freudian analyst is consulted.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
The foundations of its low-waste approach were built by Maurice Mc Geehan (aka @thenowastechef), who consulted on equipment choices—including a charcoal grill and fermentation buckets—and techniques—such as pickling, fermentation, and creating powders from leftover ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Under Florida law, Jackson and the officers involved have the right to be consulted before the agreement is finalized.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
Verb
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After the umpires conferred, Lloyd was ruled safe.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Fed has conferred that temporary designation in the past on a board member to lead the institution when the chair role was vacant.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two snakes, believed to be cobras, were used in the show, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, the same tools are being used by state actors for geopolitical propaganda.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Someone get that chat-naming psychic on the phone and find out if she’s talked to Deux Moi.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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One of the most talked-about pairs is Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who reportedly got engaged in late April.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He’s viewed as a developmental quarterback prospect, but Green is athletic enough that he could be moved to another position or utilized as a short-yardage runner and specialty player.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At this point, Jovic’s contract would be more an offload than an enticement, perhaps a vehicle to be utilized in taking on Ja Morant’s money.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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