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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 San Diego Union-Tribune consulted local attorneys and guides published by civil liberties groups on how people seeking to document law enforcement can exercise their rights safely and lawfully.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Huyghe consulted both a physicist and a philosopher in the making Liminals using experimental methods to create a dense sonic experience.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Every player had chosen a new note, no one had consulted, and yet the sound was ringingly coherent.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
As for the color choice of the shade sails, the mayor said he was not consulted.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
To create authentic plays, the film’s team consulted with real basketball players, including 19-year NBA veteran Andre Iguodala, who also voices a zebra working as a referee.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
But Pappas and other county officials whose offices dealt directly with the property tax system were consulted on contract extensions, and were in charge of executing Tyler changes in their offices.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
According to Trader Joe's website, the grocer has consulted its maps and found a terrific location for a store in both states.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Howard also said the university consulted a higher education law expert to make sure the word Black could be used and does not violate state law.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Huyghe consulted both a physicist and a philosopher in the making Liminals using experimental methods to create a dense sonic experience.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Every player had chosen a new note, no one had consulted, and yet the sound was ringingly coherent.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
As for the color choice of the shade sails, the mayor said he was not consulted.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
To create authentic plays, the film’s team consulted with real basketball players, including 19-year NBA veteran Andre Iguodala, who also voices a zebra working as a referee.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
But Pappas and other county officials whose offices dealt directly with the property tax system were consulted on contract extensions, and were in charge of executing Tyler changes in their offices.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
According to Trader Joe's website, the grocer has consulted its maps and found a terrific location for a store in both states.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Howard also said the university consulted a higher education law expert to make sure the word Black could be used and does not violate state law.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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Over 4,400 degrees were conferred to scholarship recipients during the same school year.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a result, high-sodium vegetable juices may reduce the benefits conferred by medications like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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For example, Mermentau Cove previously used Mardi Gras funds to construct a pavilion for their graveyard and add flags to veterans' graves.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The practice was particularly used by patrolling troops during World War II, according to Smith, who has educated himself in the sport’s long history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Neither Iran nor Oman offered any details on what had been discussed in Larijani's meetings.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bauer proposed another amendment based on a moment that occurred when the bill was being discussed in the House Judiciary committee.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Skip the flowers The CFP talked a big game about updating the methodology used to select the 12 participants in the 2025 field.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new manager and the pitcher had lunch and talked baseball.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a Federal Issue due to the amount of resources being utilized, including rivers and aquifers that span multiple states.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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