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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 76ers said Sunday that Maxey will be consulted after the additional tests to determine a treatment plan.
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CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Any government agency with equity in the information set to be declassified would also be consulted.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Knowing that an indictment was in the offing, Heppner had consulted Claude for help on a defense strategy.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Journal Sentinel also consulted research on extremism, police records on who brought guns to K-12 schools, violence prevention specialists, former white supremacists, and representatives of social media companies.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There is concern that the inclusion committee, and BAFTA’s disability advisory group, were not consulted about best practice for Davidson’s attendance.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Degenholtz said the synagogue consulted with brokers and developers and found that selling the existing property would not have generated enough funds to build elsewhere.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Dial consulted a key-inventory spreadsheet; the general-movement key was one of the two that were missing.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Legal counsel should always be consulted before compliance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Any government agency with equity in the information set to be declassified would also be consulted.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Knowing that an indictment was in the offing, Heppner had consulted Claude for help on a defense strategy.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Journal Sentinel also consulted research on extremism, police records on who brought guns to K-12 schools, violence prevention specialists, former white supremacists, and representatives of social media companies.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There is concern that the inclusion committee, and BAFTA’s disability advisory group, were not consulted about best practice for Davidson’s attendance.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Degenholtz said the synagogue consulted with brokers and developers and found that selling the existing property would not have generated enough funds to build elsewhere.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Dial consulted a key-inventory spreadsheet; the general-movement key was one of the two that were missing.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Legal counsel should always be consulted before compliance.
—Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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Even when a majority of the workforce declined to participate, the outcome still conferred exclusive bargaining authority.—
Anastasios Kamoutsas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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The adults, sensing that the energy among the children had veered into agitation, conferred and agreed to cancel the barn dance, scheduled for that night.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The third site, in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics, which were being sold throughout Northern California, authorities said.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Geologists used temperature sensors in the geyser’s runoff channels to monitor these bursts, noting that the current pattern is similar to that observed during the geyser’s 2017 revival.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stonestreet, who played Ferguson's husband across Modern Family's series run, has discussed the undeveloped spinoff centered around their Cameron Tucker (Stonestreet) and Mitchell Pritchett (Ferguson) characters.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Top prospect Bryce Eldridge talked with his childhood idol.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee also talked to reporters about the issue on February 24, according to Bloomberg.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Make Use of Shady Corners McMahon utilized a shady part of the yard for a garden shed.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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For his part, in a recent social-media string, former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who still has a stake in the team, said the practice can work for teams when utilized selectively.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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