1
as in to confer
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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2
as in to use
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 consultation
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 consult
Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Awards in collaboration with global management consulting firm Kearney.
—Fatou Jeng, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Disclosure statement Praveen Arany consults for Wndrhlth and has cofounded two companies, OptiMed Technologies and Directed Energy Therapeutics.
—Praveen Arany, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
How Business Leaders Can Prepare Business leaders can proactively navigate economic uncertainty by consulting legal and financial advisors to ensure compliance with evolving trade policies, tariffs and lending conditions while mitigating risks.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Awards in collaboration with global management consulting firm Kearney.
—Fatou Jeng, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Robby wants Samira to stop stalling on calling for a psych consult, but Samira sees the woman’s hand tremors and hears about her coordination issues and has a hunch this isn’t a psych case.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Disclosure statement Praveen Arany consults for Wndrhlth and has cofounded two companies, OptiMed Technologies and Directed Energy Therapeutics.
—Praveen Arany, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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In the 2019-20 academic year, U.S. colleges and universities conferred 85,057 bachelor’s degrees in education — just 4% of all degrees awarded.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Board recently conferred with legal counsel during a March 21 meeting, according to the Board’s public agenda, but the details of that meeting were not disclosed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors said Mahdi constantly used brutality to solve his problems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The team used surrogate dogs -- since adopted through the humane society -- to help give birth to the dire wolves, which are white.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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California family discusses ongoing legal and political battle to 'save girls' sports' as issue heats up Taylor and Ryan Starling of Riverside, California discussed their ongoing lawsuit over trans inclusion in girls' sports, speaking at the state capital and all the fallout that has come with it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Vultures artist also spent a good amount of time discussing bosses using their power to take advantage of employees.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the discussions, hitting coaches Troy Snitker and Alex Cintrón encouraged Smith to get more into his legs and start his swing quicker, hoping the 22-year-old phenom could drive the baseball with more authority.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Worse yet, has Lutnick ever talked with a friend or relative in his or her 70s or 80s who depends on Social Security to cover basic bills?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Speaking with the media a day later, several players talked Tuesday of feeling Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence in front of the room.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The social media post fueled global debate over whether Trump's tariffs were part of a permanent new tariff regime or simply a negotiating tactic that could lead to the tariffs being eased through concessions by other countries.—
Douglas Gillison, Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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