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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
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
Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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
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
Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 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
The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Daya has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, and musicians.
—Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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
Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 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
The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Daya has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, and musicians.
—Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consults
Verb
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tarik Skubal, the two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, can throw about as hard as Misiorowski, but Skubal uses his four-seam fastball less than forty per cent of the time.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Comfortable on either flank, and equally happy shooting with his left or right foot, Guardiola initially deployed Semenyo in a No 10 role, but now uses him mostly from the right flank.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Following the launch of the evaluation in July 2025, the Commission has carried out extensive consultations, including a stakeholder workshop, a call for evidence, and a public consultation that closed on 1 May.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Many also offer free or low-cost initial consultations, but acting quickly matters.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Mayor Karen Bass discusses her policies and how to improve them at the two-day forum.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This entry discusses talk radio in the United States and elsewhere, the growth of talk radio beginning in the late 1980s, and talk radio topics and formats.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Through their discussions, and the essays and stories that they were assigned to write each week, Heidi came to know her students’ pain.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Our correspondent talks to him.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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In the last two debates, Becerra, considered the party's frontrunner, has faced scrutiny from other candidates and the public over his connection to Williamson.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The conferences would determine which bowls would join the tier, with payouts, location and history likely playing a role.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This week, several reports confirmed that the majority of power conferences and the Irish want a 24-team playoff field.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Consults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consults. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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