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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
In it, the consulting firm CanTox used Volkheimer’s research to show that this common plastic could potentially be absorbed by the body and build up inside living tissues over time. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 This was carried out without consulting the Samoan people, and many of them continue to resent the division. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 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
  • Benson was on the project’s advisory board for part of that time.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Esquivel pointed out that the plan recognizes tribes’ use of water and calls for a tribal advisory committee.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of advisory
Verb
  • But after conferring, officials determined there was one second left on the clock.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • By the end of the season, Flores was conferring with Smith on preferences before games.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of conferring
Verb
  • All three said West Point appears to be circumventing the judge's ruling by using a different justification to continue to enforce its speech rules.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • How people are using agents Several themes are emerging from people testing agents in their personal and professional lives.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of using
Adjective
  • Supply chain intelligence also opens the door to more strategic and consultative approaches to relationship management, which deepens the impact a business can have on its customers.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When an agent is treated like an expert, the relationship is more consultative.
    — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultative
Verb
  • And on an earnings call for his rocket company SpaceX, Musk hinted at the possibility of a merger between the two companies, saying that special committees at each were discussing it.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The hosts spend extra time discussing the IPL’s revenue multiples.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Additionally, the shore power interface allows sites with power infrastructure operate the system utilizing standard DoD generator connections and base power connections.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Number of successful Automated Ball-Strike System challenges by Series MVP William Contreras in the first Fall Classic utilizing robot umpire technology.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of utilizing
Verb
  • Higby's face was covered, and when talking to poll workers, O'Keefe referred to him as his wife.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Higby’s face was covered, and when talking to poll workers, O’Keefe referred to him as his wife.
    — Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
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