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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
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an antiabortion challenge to federal regulations that permit sending pills through the mail once a patient has consulted a doctor online.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Members of the Tirias Research team have consulted for IBM, Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD and other companies throughout the data center, AI and Quantum ecosystems.
—Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Secretary of State’s Office reviewed the law and consulted with the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, which agreed that candidates for a judgeship are required to have 10 years of experience.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
The fellow supposedly speaking has not been consulted about this.
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Donald consulted with Mark Broadie, the Columbia Business School professor who developed the strokes gained statistic.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Other experts consulted by CNN differed in their view.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Princess also consulted with the CDC program about cleaning procedures and reporting ill cases ahead of its arrival.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Princess Cruises has increased cleaning and disinfection, collected stool samples for testing and consulted with the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program, according to the CDC.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Members of the Tirias Research team have consulted for IBM, Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD and other companies throughout the data center, AI and Quantum ecosystems.
—Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The Secretary of State’s Office reviewed the law and consulted with the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, which agreed that candidates for a judgeship are required to have 10 years of experience.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
The fellow supposedly speaking has not been consulted about this.
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Donald consulted with Mark Broadie, the Columbia Business School professor who developed the strokes gained statistic.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Other experts consulted by CNN differed in their view.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Princess also consulted with the CDC program about cleaning procedures and reporting ill cases ahead of its arrival.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Princess Cruises has increased cleaning and disinfection, collected stool samples for testing and consulted with the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program, according to the CDC.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
Verb
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Adams often conferred there with Samuel Adams or one of the other delegates, strolling under the trees, passing cannonballs piled up in preparation for a possible British attack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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As Gage was warming up, Stammen and his coaches conferred.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, highlights include the new rhododendron gardens, the all-glass Palm House, the new Butterfly House, and the Nordic Beer Garden, highlighting plants used by Nordic brewers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For the project, the ORNL researchers used two specialized instruments to study how these molten salts behave under reactor-like conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In fact, the engagement party provides Testaments with the opportunity to introduce several characters who are often discussed but rarely seen.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Adams suspected that Dickinson’s Quaker mother and wife had talked him into his fearful state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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But prosecutors allege that Mejer had, months earlier, talked to deputies about her son riding the electric motorcycle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Falter utilized the new approach after his first week in Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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His pinpoint command and deception being utilized against the Phillies hasn’t changed that.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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