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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 proposal is under study, and park sculptor Isamu Noguchi hasn’t been consulted yet.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad and nodded yes — go for it.
—Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
One law enforcement official said officers weren’t consulted on the 287(g) bill.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Rowling has been involved in the series development and consulted with studio executives during its making.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Thaddeus Heuer noted that the administration could have consulted with relevant authorities before demolition but had declined.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad and nodded yes — go for it.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
In those cities, officials have stated that they were not consulted by federal authorities and have raised concerns about the potential impact the large centers may have on their water supplies.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
One source the department consulted in creating its new draft — part of a review that happens every seven years — was a brand-new set of model math standards produced by the National Association of Scholars, a conservative group on the front lines of the education culture wars.
—Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad and nodded yes — go for it.
—Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
One law enforcement official said officers weren’t consulted on the 287(g) bill.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Rowling has been involved in the series development and consulted with studio executives during its making.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Thaddeus Heuer noted that the administration could have consulted with relevant authorities before demolition but had declined.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad and nodded yes — go for it.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
In those cities, officials have stated that they were not consulted by federal authorities and have raised concerns about the potential impact the large centers may have on their water supplies.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
One source the department consulted in creating its new draft — part of a review that happens every seven years — was a brand-new set of model math standards produced by the National Association of Scholars, a conservative group on the front lines of the education culture wars.
—Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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He has been conferred 30 honorary degrees, including from the University of New Haven in 1991 and 2010 and was an emeritus member of the University’s Board of Governors for nearly 30 years.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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Anthropic wanted assurances from the Pentagon that its AI chatbot would not be used for mass domestic surveillance or to operate fully autonomous weapons.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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By participating in the contest, the winners agree to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest, and to sign a publicity release, affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to acceptance of the prize.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition, White House officials were stating publicly that Flynn and Kislyak had not discussed sanctions, which the FBI knew was untrue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, the Fort Worth City Council at its work session discussed an economic development agreement which could offer Edged Data Centers a 50% break on property taxes for 10 years, in exchange for jobs and investments.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neighbors have talked to neighbors.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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It shouldn’t be judged through a lens of how Democrats talked in 2016.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Without this specific chemical transformation, the raw uranium mined from the ground cannot be utilized as fuel for nuclear power plants.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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It's typically utilized on things like hinges, locks, gears and machinery, in dusty environments where traditional lubricants would attract debris.—
Ben Coxworth
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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