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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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as in advisory
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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
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Shari Glazer is the founder and CEO of Kalos Labs, a consulting agency that advises and strategizes global brands on blockchain technologies, NFTs and cryptocurrency.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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
Adjective
Consider consulting a trail map before and during your hike.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Shari Glazer is the founder and CEO of Kalos Labs, a consulting agency that advises and strategizes global brands on blockchain technologies, NFTs and cryptocurrency.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Verb
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Most people who acquire type 1 diabetes have at least one of two specific-risk-conferring gene variants, or alleles, in this region.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Commercial company HawkEye 360 collects and processes radio frequency data from its constellation of satellites using advanced algorithms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The share of customers using delivery specifically, as opposed to picking up takeout or going to a drive-through, more than doubled from 2019 to 2024.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many are choosing to work in more flexible capacities for longer and viewing retirement less as a full stop and more as a transition to new frontiers, including philanthropy, advisory roles, and entrepreneurship.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The International Court of Justice also said in its advisory opinion that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the main UN body serving Palestinian refugees, has not violated impartiality rules and that Israel must support the agency’s relief work.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Western officials, while refraining from discussing operational details, have stressed their commitment to defending critical undersea infrastructure and monitoring sites with strategic vulnerabilities.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thursday's season 7 debut included a teaser looking ahead toward future episodes, with a portion near the end including a shot of the 45-year-old All's Fair star getting an MRI before discussing an update on her health.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Agencies must also build consultative services and ecosystem ties to stay indispensable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The legislation comes after a consultative referendum last year in which 55% of voters supported the right to end-of-life autonomy.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Here's how to take the survey Taylor Advising released a new survey for the community, officers, and department staff utilizing the platform Survey Monkey.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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