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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
Tidmarsh said the committees would still be consulted on general issues like how to regulate different classes of drugs.
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Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In July 2022, Nelson consulted with her dermatologist about her burns during a routine skin check.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The individuals who made the decision to include Scott Gilmore, who worked for years in the city’s Parks Department, in last week’s layoffs never consulted with our community.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Is he being consulted in personnel discussions?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
In a phone call Tuesday, Geren said he hadn’t been consulted by the governor about an executive order.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Children are eligible only if a medical provider is consulted.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
My company, Tirias Research, has consulted for Qualcomm and other companies mentioned in this article.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Emmy winner has already consulted with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and Farley costars Tim Meadows and David Spade.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In July 2022, Nelson consulted with her dermatologist about her burns during a routine skin check.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The individuals who made the decision to include Scott Gilmore, who worked for years in the city’s Parks Department, in last week’s layoffs never consulted with our community.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Is he being consulted in personnel discussions?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
In a phone call Tuesday, Geren said he hadn’t been consulted by the governor about an executive order.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Children are eligible only if a medical provider is consulted.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
My company, Tirias Research, has consulted for Qualcomm and other companies mentioned in this article.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Emmy winner has already consulted with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and Farley costars Tim Meadows and David Spade.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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Australia uses the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation, conferred by Engineers Australia, signaling high competency and commitment to ongoing development.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her doctor there conferred with hospital attorneys, in search of an exception, but found none.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
1 Sep. 2025
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Testing in a model plant The team added the McG cycle genes to Arabidopsis thaliana, a small weed often used in plant research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gathering, billed as a briefing rather than a fullblown hearing, included a slate of experts in science, defense and technology who discussed with members of Congress how understanding the unexplained phenomena could lead to scientific breakthroughs and enhance national security.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the 30-year-old Marinaccio was among the most impressive and talked-about relievers in Padres camp this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tandon talked to Billboard about her devoted fanbase, and the goal of traditional Indian music and why Grammy voters and contenders should listen.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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The incremental performance enhancements from larger models are tapering off, and the availability of high-quality training data is becoming a limiting factor – much of the easily obtainable data on the Internet has already been utilized.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Royals had utilized Maikel Garcia at shortstop while Witt was sidelined.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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