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adjective

Definition of consultingnext
as in advisory

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verb

present participle of consult
1
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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2
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
Verb
But after consulting with King Charles, palace officials said no, citing staffing and logistical requirements. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 If the estate is insolvent or carries significant unsecured debt, consulting with an estate attorney or probate professional can help determine the proper order of creditor payments and ensure legal requirements are met. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consulting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
  1. advisory
  2. conferring
  3. using
  4. consultative
  5. discussing
  6. utilizing
  7. talking
Adjective
  • Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.
    — Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Stateside, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh announced some prominent outside names to lead five advisory task forces.
    — Katie Foley, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of advisory
Verb
  • He was seen quietly conferring with his lawyers and appeared focused.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of conferring
Verb
  • Federal officials are using helicopters and ground vehicles to drive the horses into a large catch pen with holding corrals.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • But a growing number of ships are using a route close to the Omani coast instead, threatening Iran’s leverage over the waterway.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of using
Adjective
  • Employers appear willing to hire, train and develop newcomers remotely—particularly in roles centered on technology, analytics and consultative expertise.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of consultative
Verb
  • Zwicker told The Verge that company representatives are discussing the subject with lawmakers.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
  • The following day, Barrasso talked to McConnell for roughly 20 minutes, discussing topics like upcoming Senate work, the latest Supreme Court news and the Maine Senate race, according to a statement from Barrasso spokeswoman Kate Noyes.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • The solution lies in flexible AI design and enterprise ownership, utilizing an orchestration layer to adapt across vendors and models.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Weidner is hoping to get the Alarmist beers back in distribution by Labor Day to bars, restaurants and stores, initially utilizing a contract brewer.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of utilizing
Verb
  • Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Yet nobody could remember ever seeing the man in a cowboy hat before 2024, when he was spotted talking to residents about lawsuits against the local dump.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
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