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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
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Elevate, which consults widely across pro and college sports, said the vehicle was fully funded by private equity firm Velocity Capital Management and the Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF), a special-purpose government corporation that oversees a nearly $60 billion public school endowment.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Forte left the family business to focus on her brand, which is now completely separate, but her company consults on all of the Rocco Forte Hotel spas.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The author of numerous books about the Holocaust, Goda also consults for the National Archives as part of its efforts to organize documents relating to Nazi war criminals.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Elevate, which consults widely across pro and college sports, said the vehicle was fully funded by private equity firm Velocity Capital Management and the Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF), a special-purpose government corporation that oversees a nearly $60 billion public school endowment.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Forte left the family business to focus on her brand, which is now completely separate, but her company consults on all of the Rocco Forte Hotel spas.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The author of numerous books about the Holocaust, Goda also consults for the National Archives as part of its efforts to organize documents relating to Nazi war criminals.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consults
Verb
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Trump could also try to invoke Section 301, which confers powers to combat unfair trade practices, or Section 232, which applies to national security situations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Over time, the population accumulates mutations and sometimes one of them confers an advantage to the species.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One post on the platform included a screenshot of a season 4 scene where Will uses a conversation about Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) to reveal his true feelings for Mike.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The brand uses Italian cellulose acetate to create its chic adornments, selected for its durability and eco-credentials.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In instances of severe infestation, insecticides or professional consultations are also recommended.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company also maintains a permanent outpost in London and offers virtual consultations.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the video, Grinblat discusses Ball's height, which is 6-foot-7.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with WWD, Khalifa Bin Braik, chief executive officer of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management, discusses the strategic thinking behind the transformation as well as the company’s ambitious plans and where the future of retail lies.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vilnius also actively encourages people to engage with policy debates and to participate in civic life through citizen assemblies.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in between the cutting insults, the two have had gritty policy debates and have each managed to thoroughly articulate their platforms to New Jersey voters.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thus far in the settlement process, these attorneys have successfully argued that the settlement resolves antitrust claims regarding how the NCAA and its member conferences and schools conspired to deny college athletes opportunities to earn NIL and other sources of earnings.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Though, as Karbler assures, between STRATCOM and the Pentagon, the government conducts around 400 kinds of rehearsals, exercises, and conferences to practice for crisis events like this, and that includes various cabinet members.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Consults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consults. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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