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adjective

Definition of consultingnext
as in advisory

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verb

present participle of consult
1
as in conferring
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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2
as in using
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 consulting
Adjective
The report also found McKinsey officials used their contract with the government to drum up even more consulting work with private companies. — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2022 Hobart spent four years in a consulting role at PepsiCo, working across divisions and learning the crucial art of brand-building and business analysis. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2022
Verb
Interestingly, Moskowitz learned the scale of the automotive sector all those decades ago by consulting a period survey meant to drum up congressional support for tariffs. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Lori Fischburg and Liane Cunje are producers, with Reid as consulting producer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consulting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
  1. advisory
  2. conferring
  3. using
  4. consultative
  5. discussing
  6. utilizing
  7. talking
Adjective
  • Beijing has tried to make its courts and arbitration bodies more attractive, creating specialized commercial courts and inviting foreign experts to participate in advisory roles in cross-border disputes.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • White, the former Illinois secretary of state, is on the Snowballs’ advisory board, and Emmanuel McGhee, the tumbling team’s head coach, is also a coach for the Snowballs.
    — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of advisory
Verb
  • However, after throwing off flat ground Friday at Yankee Stadium and conferring with the training staff, the organization decided to temporarily shut Ohtani down from pitching.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • But eccentricity is only the visible tip of the vast iceberg of Vibeke’s mental health issues, and soon Karl and Rikke are conferring in low whispers about whether, and when, to slip some ground-up sleeping pills into her drink.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of conferring
Verb
  • Carrick using Mbeumo as a centre-forward is not new — but the way United’s forward line is gelling around him is.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In Little Rock, former Police Chief Heath Helton, who stepped down in May, was a strong advocate for using technology like license plate reader cameras to support the department's operations.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of using
Adjective
  • When an agent is treated like an expert, the relationship is more consultative.
    — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Employers appear willing to hire, train and develop newcomers remotely—particularly in roles centered on technology, analytics and consultative expertise.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of consultative
Verb
  • Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This is strong energy for pitching a class, planning travel, discussing a cause, or gathering people around something meaningful.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Monaco suggests utilizing stylish storage vessels such as decorative trays and baskets to neatly and quickly corral these items.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
  • High-intensity companies were utilizing more advanced tools like coding agents or APIs (protocols that allow various applications to communicate).
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of utilizing
Verb
  • The boy wasn’t talking, unlike other toddlers his age who are typically using simple words and phrases.
    — Jackie Mader, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But Democratic primary voters aren’t talking to GOP strategists.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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