Thesaurus results for CONSULTING

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adjective

Definition of consulting

as in advisory

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verb

present participle of consult

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

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

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Gender Justice League Executive Director Danni Askini told KUOW her organization was consulting partners and evaluating a possible challenge on student-privacy grounds. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 So not only does this position include consulting on NASCAR matters, but also IndyCar. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consulting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting

Adjective

Power availability, grid connectivity and equipment delays remain as key challenges for data center development, according to a Thursday report from risk advisory and insurance brokerage WTW.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The head of global communications and marketing at Thom Browne is stepping back from his full-time role at the company and will transition into an executive advisory role supporting Browne and chief executive officer Sam Lobban.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of advisory

Verb

And labor data suggests that employers are conferring at least some roles that historically would've gone to younger Americans to artificial intelligence.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
He’s been troubled to see more reputable venues conferring legitimacy on these commercial MRT operations.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of conferring

Verb

After the issue was identified, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office directed districts to pause electronic disbursements using BM Technologies and issue paper checks or other payment methods instead.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of using

Adjective

The process of doing a consultative search is really supportive of that.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of consultative

Verb

The letter also instructed players to hold off on publicly discussing the decision until FIFA announced it, while telling them their clubs would receive official notification.

— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
This is why business owners should begin discussing the tax implications of a potential sale well before the transaction occurs.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of discussing

Verb

Braking is also improved with dual front discs – the first Royal Enfield to get this – utilizing twin 280-mm floating rotors, backed by a 255-mm rear disc.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
Authorities said an extensive search for Park is underway, utilizing drones, ground crews and helicopters.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of utilizing

Verb

Social workers will keep talking to students, and the school will eventually hold a vigil or some kind of memorial, Palzet said.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
For everyone else, the guideline advises talking with a doctor at age 70 about the choice, saying benefits are less clear.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

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