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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
Former Executive Features Editor at Country & Town House, Rosalyn has written for the Financial Times, the Telegraph, Tatler, The Independent, Suitcase, Glamour, Harpers Bazaar and BA Highlife, and consulted on content for several luxury brands and hotels.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The letter, Mandal said, was a bold overture, given that the city attorney and other key players in the department’s oversight were not consulted beforehand.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Altius is publicly known to have consulted at least one future Pac-12 member, Colorado State, which retained the firm last year as part of its effort to build out a general manager department.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Referees and team head coaches consulted with league officials before making a final, collaborative decision, per Bulls PR.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
In response, the provincial governor, Juan de Oñate, consulted with Franciscan priests and then ordered a counterattack.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Clearly not legal under the Constitution because though presidents of both parties have argued against this, the Constitution is really pretty clear that the representatives of the people get to be consulted and ultimately approve military activity.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
This time, Congress has not been consulted at all!
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
The two news organizations consulted with each other and shared information but produced their own reports.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The letter, Mandal said, was a bold overture, given that the city attorney and other key players in the department’s oversight were not consulted beforehand.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Altius is publicly known to have consulted at least one future Pac-12 member, Colorado State, which retained the firm last year as part of its effort to build out a general manager department.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Referees and team head coaches consulted with league officials before making a final, collaborative decision, per Bulls PR.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
In response, the provincial governor, Juan de Oñate, consulted with Franciscan priests and then ordered a counterattack.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Clearly not legal under the Constitution because though presidents of both parties have argued against this, the Constitution is really pretty clear that the representatives of the people get to be consulted and ultimately approve military activity.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
This time, Congress has not been consulted at all!
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
The two news organizations consulted with each other and shared information but produced their own reports.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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Canadians know that our old, comfortable assumptions that our geography and alliance memberships automatically conferred prosperity and security — that assumption is no longer valid.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And Congress has done little to punish presidents who have acted in defiance of the 1973 resolution — perhaps in recognition of the broad powers conferred on the president by Article II of the Constitution.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2026
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UltraGreen holds an 85% market share in the US for its fluorescent dye used in surgical imaging, despite raising the average cost of its dye vials in the market by 60% and 30% in 2023 and 2024.—
Bernadette Toh,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Scared of death, many men have used it, carrying death upon their shoulders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the dueling announcements appear to put to rest — for now — two prominently discussed stadium locations in Kansas and Missouri as the team weighs its future home after its lease expires in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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People walked in and out of scenes and talked but didn’t do anything.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Hillsboro Police Mobile Command Center was stationed at the scene, and that was where detectives first talked to Tanya.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Certain flowers, such as zinnias and sunflowers, can also be freeze-dried and utilized, as needed, for making wreaths and other decorative purposes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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When spot prices are rising for two-generation-old hardware, when every cloud provider is fully utilized, when demand keeps accelerating, that's not speculative excess.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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