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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
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 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
In the days that followed, investigators with the Houston Police Department determined the boarding pass was fraudulent by comparing it with authentic ones and consulting United Airlines employees.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
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Last month, the US Surgeon General’s office released an advisory warning that children who spend more time on screens are more likely to have physical health problems, mental health problems, behavioral problems, family conflicts, lower academic performance and worse relationships with their peers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Typically, agencies adopt recommendations from independent advisory committees on issues including vaccine schedules, environmental standards, or census methodology.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 May 2026
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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At the United Nations and the Council of Europe, WAN-IFRA holds consultative status.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The text messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed that the two men used suggestive language while discussing women colleagues.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.—
Myron Rolle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Structural landscaping forms the literal and financial foundation of an outdoor investment, utilizing elements that define the shape, flow, and long-term function of the land.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Using certain donations Jung and Walsh are both utilizing the county's Citizens' Election Fund.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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My mother opens the balcony door and starts hanging up underpants, talking to the guests with her back to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The hottest new social activity is not talking Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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