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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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Now, there are advisory boards for both historical dolls and Girl of the Year, Cartwright says.
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Those pages explain why prosecutors believe O'Hearn should grant the disgraced former stockbroker Patten a steep downward departure from advisory sentencing guidelines.
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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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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
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The corporate leadership stated that utilizing additive manufacturing allows the organization to reduce the standard timelines required to bring new power generation designs to the commercial marketplace.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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