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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
John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The film was produced by Bijan Kazerooni, Will Youmans, Adam Kersh, and Waylon Sall, with Mark Duplass as consulting producer, and Birney and Eric Kohn as executive producers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 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
Andy Sternad, a principal with consulting firm Waggonner & Ball/Moffatt & Nichol, presented the report, which offered three possible courses of action.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The film was produced by Bijan Kazerooni, Will Youmans, Adam Kersh, and Waylon Sall, with Mark Duplass as consulting producer, and Birney and Eric Kohn as executive producers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
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Abrams is one of the group’s senior leaders and helps guide the mental health and advisory services.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Attia was also removed from the scientific advisory board page of Eight Sleep, a high-profile sleep-technology company where he had been listed as an adviser since 2024.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Al-Bakoush, 58, appeared Friday afternoon in federal court in Washington, wearing a gray hoodie and using a wheelchair.—
ERIC TUCKER,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Lewinsky has since reemerged as an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker, frequently discussing the lasting consequences of public shaming and how the scandal continues to shape her life today.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The roughly minute-long video centered on footage discussing unsubstantiated voter fraud allegations in the 2020 presidential election before briefly flipping to the clip of the Obamas.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 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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Tenants speaking to the town council Monday said JRK initially directed them to use their renter’s insurance to pay for alternate lodging; the company later agreed to pay those expenses after talking with town officials.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smith thinks taxpayers should spend more time talking to their tax preparers about next year’s taxes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots scored a league-high 10 touchdowns utilizing jumbo formations this season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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