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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
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS.
—Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
But Storm, who consults for Boston Scientific and has also participated in trials of the Endogenex system, raises concerns about the complexity of duodenal therapy.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Kuang consults everything from Dante’s Inferno to mind-bending logic concepts like the impossible Penrose stairs to create the landscape and mechanics of her underworld.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for the memorable child role in The Exorcist as Regan, a young girl possessed by a demon whose mother Chris (Ellen Burstyn) consults with Catholic priests on removing the entity.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS.
—Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
But Storm, who consults for Boston Scientific and has also participated in trials of the Endogenex system, raises concerns about the complexity of duodenal therapy.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Kuang consults everything from Dante’s Inferno to mind-bending logic concepts like the impossible Penrose stairs to create the landscape and mechanics of her underworld.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for the memorable child role in The Exorcist as Regan, a young girl possessed by a demon whose mother Chris (Ellen Burstyn) consults with Catholic priests on removing the entity.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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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Graduation from one of the top 100 Chinese universities confers lifelong financial and professional benefits.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Luigi Mangione confers with his attorney Jacob Kaplan in court Monday.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
1 Dec. 2025
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Utah is the first state to more formally test how well AI can assess medical situations through a partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic that uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions, Politico reported.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
Orlando Matos,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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First, lead detective John Lamberti discusses securing a confession from her.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Others come during private discussions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ahead, the star talks all things Bridgerton season 4 and beyond.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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In Finland, talks with the domestic defense industry and anti-personnel land mine training for military personnel will start early this year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Goldman’s interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility amid debates over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The importance of information literacy has only grown with the rise of content generated by AI and large language models (LLMs), sparking new debates about reliability, accountability and correction.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When are parent-teacher conferences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The guide recommends staying current by reading academic papers, taking courses, and attending conferences.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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