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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
Over the next few years, Imahara worked various television and engineering jobs — including serving as a judge on BattleBots, consulting for Walt Disney Imagineering and building technology for Disney Research. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The community services district worked with Environmental Science Associates to execute the requirement, including consulting with Native American tribal partners. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 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
  • Christie’s likewise emphasized private sales, art finance and advisory work.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Peer groups, masterminds, advisory relationships built around honest reporting—these create a form of social commitment that internal motivation alone does not sustain.
    — Skye Blanks, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of advisory
Verb
  • 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
  • He was seen quietly conferring with his lawyers and appeared focused.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Definition of conferring
Verb
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of using
Adjective
  • 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
  • The association has consultative or representative roles at international bodies such as UNESCO, the United Nations, and the World Intellectual Property Organization and industry organizations such as the International Press Telecommunications Council.
    — Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of consultative
Verb
  • The new rule will still allow courses discussing DEI and CRT to be taught, but they can’t be required for graduation.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Bhasin helped write the Endocrine Society’s current guidelines for testosterone, which recommend discussing testosterone with men who have documented symptoms and two blood test results confirming low hormone levels.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Major League Baseball created the All-Star Game logo with input from the Cubs and highlighted Wrigley’s iconic marquee as the main ribbon in the banner while utilizing typography from the marquee’s letterform.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • The story around this is quite well known, but back in the 1990’s, Nvidia failed to meet Sega’s console expectations for a new graphics chip, and Sega ended up utilizing NEC's PowerVR GPU for the mighty Dreamcast instead.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of utilizing
Verb
  • Spend time talking to the K18 co-founder and CEO and one thing becomes immediately obvious.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • What was your fatal flaw in the game that led to you talking to me right now?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
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