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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Booker, who appeared to have nothing more than two glasses of water and notes on his lectern, skillfully used the rules to his advantage, permitting colleagues to ask questions to give himself brief moments of rest while still maintaining control of the floor.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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As Pagels portrays them, the evangelists were men of creative genius, using their defense of Jesus as an occasion to draft the outlines of a new world religion.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Davis was called for a foul on the last play of the game but after a consultation between the two officials – one of whom was Kantner – Kantner called off the foul and the game was over.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the roundtable discussion, many participants raised concerns about the high cost of doing business in California, saying there are too many fees, taxes and regulations that small business owners face.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Ramsey talked to Jimmy Fallon about the upcoming season, trying their best to keep things under wraps.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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