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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
About 14% of homebuyers 18 to 26 have consulted a community or government down payment assistance program (DPAP).
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sullivan said Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Troy Aikman, who was involved in the hiring process for both Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, may be in the team’s draft room next week but won’t be consulted for picks.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
After receiving a Department of Justice memo in July on its interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Choi said the university consulted with external legal advice on how to comply with the federal government.
—Jack Harvel
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
They have also been consulted by teams across several sports leagues to put data to its best use.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The last time, Craft consulted with the council members before making the appointment.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Apprehensive about inconveniencing others by appointing Truss at Balmoral—a first in her 70-year reign—the monarch consulted her daughter the Princess Royal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
First consulted via iPad about Gaby’s (Jessica Williams) hesitation to marry Derek, Paul ultimately flies back to Los Angeles to give Jimmy one final nudge in the direction of moving forward by reconnecting him with Sofi (Cobie Smulders).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sullivan said Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Troy Aikman, who was involved in the hiring process for both Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, may be in the team’s draft room next week but won’t be consulted for picks.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
After receiving a Department of Justice memo in July on its interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Choi said the university consulted with external legal advice on how to comply with the federal government.
—Jack Harvel
april 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
They have also been consulted by teams across several sports leagues to put data to its best use.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The last time, Craft consulted with the council members before making the appointment.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Apprehensive about inconveniencing others by appointing Truss at Balmoral—a first in her 70-year reign—the monarch consulted her daughter the Princess Royal.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
First consulted via iPad about Gaby’s (Jessica Williams) hesitation to marry Derek, Paul ultimately flies back to Los Angeles to give Jimmy one final nudge in the direction of moving forward by reconnecting him with Sofi (Cobie Smulders).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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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
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Such desperate attempts at grandiosity evoke empty vanity, clutching at physical monuments to prove a greatness that history has not yet conferred.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Henry Kissinger used that argument to explain why academic feuds are so bitter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Copper wiring, which was used for communications for decades, is one of the first things being replaced.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Dries and Charlap Hyman discussed the way client requests have changed over the years.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then Stu discovered that Brian had talked Eric Easton into paying him five pounds more a week as the leader of the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In their joint cover of Vogue's May 2026 issue, Streep and Wintour talked to Greta Gerwig about the differences between The Devil Wears Prada and its follow-up.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bain would likely struggle in a 3-4 scheme, but would best be utilized in a wide-9 scheme, which Miami could potentially run.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Next Gen Road Safety Act will help close the gap between what technology is available and what technology is actually utilized, with an ultimate goal of reducing pursuit crashes, injuries and deaths, according to Friedman.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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