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as in confers
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 uses
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 consultations
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
it was time for a change of do, which called for a consult with her hairdresser
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Recent Examples of consults
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
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Jill Kargman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.
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Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.
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Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
The company also consults on zero-waste practices for sets such as recyclable craft services items, and helps divert leftover craft services meals to Every Day Action, which distributes food to organizations in need.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Tirias Research tracks and consults for companies throughout the electronics ecosystem from semiconductors to systems and sensors to the cloud.
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Francis Sideco,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.
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Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.
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Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.
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ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.
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Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms.
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Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
An InStyle editor consults a hairstylist to share seven recreatable hairstyles for women over 60, inspired by Fonda.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
—
Jill Kargman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac.
—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
The couple consults their town historian Joe, played by James Austin Johnson, about getting a historical landmark designation for Woodstone to prevent the planned demolition.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Yet Silicon Valley consults the Catholic Church much more often than other religious institutions.
—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
The company also consults on zero-waste practices for sets such as recyclable craft services items, and helps divert leftover craft services meals to Every Day Action, which distributes food to organizations in need.
—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Tirias Research tracks and consults for companies throughout the electronics ecosystem from semiconductors to systems and sensors to the cloud.
—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.
—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.
—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.
—
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.
—
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms.
—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consults
Verb
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Nearly every step confers a benefit on someone; almost none imposes a cost on the party that walks away.
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The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
Verb
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Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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Start by requesting a full estimate of the procedure, including consultations, lab work, and follow-up appointments.
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Although these other agencies are not specified, these consultations could involve the Department of State, the National Security Council and the Department of Justice.
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In the first part of this exclusive two-part interview, Lollichon discusses his working relationship with Cech at Rennes and Chelsea, and the preparation that went into Cech’s unforgettable heroics on the run to Champions League glory in Munich in 2012.
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The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses the latest move by the club to bolster its roster and try to repeat as MLS Cup champions.
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The United States and Iran have agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official.
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While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.
Verb
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Mary Molloy, Arrigo’s clinical director, talks me through biodynamic therapy.
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Volvo's chief technology officer, Anders Bell, talks to his EX60 sport utility vehicle a lot.
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The measure received bipartisan support from legislators and was approved with little discussion Thursday, unlike the housing bond and ‘rainy day fund’ debates.
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But the conversations and debates happening — whether within families, in clinics, or on public platforms — should be based on facts, not judgment.
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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent years.
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“Consults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consults. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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