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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
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
There has long been a whole elder care consulting industry sprung up for the express purpose of helping people navigate applying for Medicaid, much like what Cox is doing on her own time.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 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
At that time, it might be brought back before the committee after consulting with Animal Control and the mayor’s office, said Ald.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
There has long been a whole elder care consulting industry sprung up for the express purpose of helping people navigate applying for Medicaid, much like what Cox is doing on her own time.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Verb
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Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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So much so that Hess, after conferring with Barger, committed to Indiana before receiving any other official offers.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The initiative includes community advisory councils composed of teens and women, alongside mental health research experts and clinical psychologists, who provide guidance grounded in science and lived experience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Paul Offit, a pediatrician and noted vaccine expert, has been dismissed from the FDA’s vaccine advisory committee.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As per the order, Bubba is prohibited from promoting the movie and discussing it on his program.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Congressional leaders have been discussing how to fund the government after October 1.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While traditional consultative mix modeling targets brands spending $20 million on marketing and requires teams of 20-30 people, Liquid Mix was built for brands spending $5 million with teams of just 2-5 people, according to a Circana spokesperson.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 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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Most of the clientele were families of Asian tourists, talking neither to us nor among themselves.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then a production assistant — a famously low-paying, entry-level job on film and TV sets — McGuirk happened to be near the camera operator, who was talking on the phone, when a colleague radioed to ask him to attend a rehearsal.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 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.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Federal investigators have begun issuing subpoenas and are utilizing grand juries in both states as part of their investigation, the sources said.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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