as in advisory
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as in conferring
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 using
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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Recent Examples of consulting
Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Harrison will continue in a consulting role as Mraz learns the position.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2021
The 49-year-old Lore will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 13 May 2021
Lore notified Walmart on Jan. 31 of his intent to leave the company and will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 11 Apr. 2021
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Adjective
This conundrum is true of most consulting, of course.
—Lee Gimpel, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
Harrison will continue in a consulting role as Mraz learns the position.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2021
The 49-year-old Lore will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 13 May 2021
Lore notified Walmart on Jan. 31 of his intent to leave the company and will continue to serve in a consulting role as a strategic adviser through September.
—Dave Campbell, ajc, 11 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
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Amid soaring egg prices, however, the town held an advisory referendum April 1 on whether the village should rethink its policy on backyard chickens.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Frans also chairs the advisory board of The Amsterdam Institute of Finance.—
Frans van Loef,
Harvard Business Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Dec. 2024
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In 1908, the university began conferring honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Nov. 2024
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In 1998, the elder Fink and Mellon bought the bankrupt Pan Am airline brand, using it to reposition their rail company.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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And in many cases, that will entail using AI to augment their roles.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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This convergence is reshaping buying decisions, with customers seeking innovative solutions that integrate multiple technologies and services, such as 5G. To address these evolving needs, a consultative sales approach is critical, focusing on the multifaceted challenges companies face.—
Jonathan Nikols,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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To upskill in sales, focus on consultative selling approaches, objection handling, and relationship management.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The plan suggests utilizing local resources to carry out these operations, potentially involving state and local law enforcement agencies.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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