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Definition of consultingnext

consulting

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verb

present participle of consult
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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
Verb
Now, dealmaking in the space is seeing a resurgence, with oil and gas deal spend for the first half of 2026 hitting a two-year record, according to research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Consider taking a trip to the dentist for your standard teeth cleaning and consulting with them on your at-home whitening plans. Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consulting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
  • Kennedy boasted about the administration's moves to downsize the childhood vaccination schedule and reshape a key vaccine advisory board -- steps that have since been halted by a judge.
    FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • After a nomination process by an advisory board, Bey was selected by the Spector Family Foundation, Crystal Bridges, and Adamson.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But after conferring, officials determined there was one second left on the clock.
    Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • By the end of the season, Flores was conferring with Smith on preferences before games.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Maybe my argument was so strong, the AI would realize that its tech overlords were using this insanely powerful technology not to solve hunger or climate change, but to make reading less essential.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Leaders on this path are using AI to increase the capabilities of their marketing teams and expand what talented people can accomplish.
    George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • When an agent is treated like an expert, the relationship is more consultative.
    Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Executives at the studio are now discussing internally how to deal with what’s become a political football, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Giada De Laurentiis also broke down when discussing how her daughter, Jade, pushed her to join the show.
    Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Because the sheriff's office is no longer utilizing the equipment, the agency asked Flock to remove its cameras, but nothing has happened yet.
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • By utilizing scalable networks, banks have found a way to streamline settlement and reduce friction in cross-border transfers.
    Jeff Mahony, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There was so much going on, whether the props department were working on setting up the flowers, setting up the food, the dog trainers were getting the pugs ready, or some of the actors were just hanging out talking.
    Daisy Leepson, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The consensus might be summed up by New York adviser Aileen Agopian, who conveyed a mixed message, talking to ARTnews by phone.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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