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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
Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Stephen Miller has not recused himself from matters related to sponsors of Katie’s podcast, however, because the White House counsel has concluded that sponsorships differ from consulting arrangements.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 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
Like an athlete who’s spent months training and preparing for perhaps the biggest night of his year, Delgado trusted the work — the idea planted four months prior, the brainstorming over minor details, and the acting, consulting and editing that brought it all together.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Stephen Miller has not recused himself from matters related to sponsors of Katie’s podcast, however, because the White House counsel has concluded that sponsorships differ from consulting arrangements.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
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Jon Hilsenrath, who runs the economic advisory firm Serpa Pinto and covered the Federal Reserve for 26 years at The Wall Street Journal, has puzzled over the same issue, and reads the silence as a form of triage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Since the exit of Marco Gobbetti as CEO of Salvatore Ferragamo last March, executive chairman Leonardo Ferragamo has been spearheading the strategy of the company with a transitional chairman advisory committee.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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That, too, will include conferring with his family.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2026
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Third base umpire Jordan Baker signaled out but after conferring with his crew ruled Lewis had used his right foot to leave Chourio no path to the base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The Tribune adopted it in 1940, but Porter’s motto remained largely a regional phenomenon for four decades until CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger, a former Chicago newspaper reporter, began using it during the NCAA tournament in 1982.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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But Cole overcame that initial adversity, getting Jonathan Aranda to fly out harmlessly, and then using a slick inside move to pick off Simpson.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Consumers have more fragrance information at their disposal today via platforms like TikTok and Reddit, where creators and users as young as pre-teens are discussing concepts that would have only been spoken about among enthusiasts in the past.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Bass has mostly avoided discussing him and taking him seriously, despite his performance in the polls and his ability to garner high-profile supporters like Haim Saban, Brian Grazer and Nicole Avant.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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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 straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Riley was equally at ease when talking with the dentist, listening patiently as the man described his fancy new house in a gentrified area.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Huang, based in Brooklyn, has produced a series of lamps drawing upon her childhood memories in Southwest China, utilizing Chinese lantern and paper techniques.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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The Pistons also check in riding a wave of confidence after their dominant 115-94 win in Cleveland in Game 6, giving me confidence in utilizing the Pistons moneyline as the first leg of our parlay.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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