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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
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The 2026 Psychological Safety Study that the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, a consulting firm, released in March 2026 took a different approach.
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Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In addition to consulting on select strategic and special projects, Garner will also pursue independent projects.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
People are increasingly consulting artificial intelligence for mental health advice.
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Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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The board also approved $400,000 for a contract with the consulting firm Drago Vantage to seek grants for the project, which is estimated to cost $450 million to $500 million, according to an STA staff report.
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Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The 2026 Psychological Safety Study that the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, a consulting firm, released in March 2026 took a different approach.
—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In addition to consulting on select strategic and special projects, Garner will also pursue independent projects.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
People are increasingly consulting artificial intelligence for mental health advice.
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Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
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The ordinance would create an advisory commission with members chosen by the mayor, which would select three finalists for the top job in the new department.
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The advisory board includes former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, billionaire investment manager Stephen Schwarzman, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and the economists David Autor, Erik Brynjolfsson and Raj Chetty.
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.
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The chemical is believed to work in a number of ways—jamming smell detectors so that mosquitoes cannot recognize a human or animal target, conferring a bitter taste that mosquitoes detect on their feet, or mimicking the smell of natural mosquito-repelling plants.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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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.
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The foreign ministers of Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates issued the joint statement after a consultative meeting in Riyadh.
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Furthermore, healthcare leaders are also increasingly discussing how compute sovereignty may also lead to higher levels of privacy and data sovereignty.
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That project could be included in the 2027 budget, which council is expected to begin discussing in the fall.
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By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.
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In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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