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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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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
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2022
This conundrum is true of most consulting, of course.
—Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Falcons are using consulting firms to help with their search.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
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
This conundrum is true of most consulting, of course.
—Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Verb
Homicide detectives are consulting with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office about potential changes to Joubert's charges in light of Jote's death, according to police.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Falcons are using consulting firms to help with their search.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
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The president has also moved to fill both advisory boards supervising the ballroom project with his own aides and appointees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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During his nearly 20-year career in investment banking, Gabbay has provided advisory and capital markets services to clients across the real estate industry.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood/area Mount Etna’s dark mass looms over Zash and the surrounding area, conferring special energy and fertile soil where olive groves, fruit trees, and more exotic cacti and banana trees vie for space.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sitting with Cucinelli is like conferring with a living history book.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Privacy and partners Lenovo built Qira using a hybrid AI architecture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kansas City officials approved the initial funding for the temporary facility in October, using funds from the public safety sales tax.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The audio, obtained by TMZ, includes Moore's wife Kelli discussing Moore's condition with police operators after Moore was fired from his position in December.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hunt was just as optimistic as his coach when discussing the prospects of playing his first game since September, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The actuary performs a variety of analytical and consultative tasks for the California Department of Insurance, along with providing support on special projects.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Barber, the company’s online design tool, templates, and consultative approach help meet those expectations.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Frankly, talking cost per use, the nail care hack pays for itself.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Seconds before the shooting, Good and her wife are seen talking to Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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One City Church in Littleton, has been utilizing Gloo for about a year now, and the pastor says it's helped them in many ways.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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