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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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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Always dilute oils and consult a veterinarian. Use products specifically formulated for pets.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Graeme Green, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
The center includes a group therapy room, a psychiatric consult room, a seclusion and restraint room, a quiet room and a restroom that is designed to prevent people from harming themselves.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Verb
Mitch Geddes and Jessica Runk serve as consulting producers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Always dilute oils and consult a veterinarian. Use products specifically formulated for pets.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
His daughter Lydia is Group Director of Food and Beverage, while Irene, who runs her own skincare line, consults on the spas.
—Graeme Green, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
The center includes a group therapy room, a psychiatric consult room, a seclusion and restraint room, a quiet room and a restroom that is designed to prevent people from harming themselves.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
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The ability to produce PET caps confers a big advantage in plastics recycling, and this niche market is worth $65 billion annually.Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In his order, Judge O'Connor gave Boeing and the DOJ 30 days to confer and update the court on their next steps.Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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The words are often used when referring to the insurance industry to describe a strategy of rejecting claims.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans to launch a consultation to gather feedback from businesses on how to support investment in and promote e-invoicing.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Following the close of the consultation last month, the Census Bureau is analyzing the feedback to inform the development of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, set to be released in 2025.Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war Now, the two nations, along with Iran, are set to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss the volatile situation in Syria, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Iranians began to leave Syria on Friday morning, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue.Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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In recent months, Turkish officials sought a detente with Assad, who refused to engage in discussions until Turkey withdrew from Syrian territory.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Petra came to talk to Gabriel late in the evening, when she was possessed by fears for her parents.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Officers part of the team talked with Granado, who drove away on Rural Road and headed across the street towards Lamplighter Lane.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The debate over how to classify the West India Regiments—whether as British subjects and soldiers or as enslaved men—continued until 1807.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Actuarial data will likely end the debate if and when autonomous vehicles are demonstrably safer than those piloted by humans.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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