as in advisory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
See all Example Sentences for consulting 
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
See all Example Sentences for consulting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulting
Adjective
-
Manas Das, an analytics expert, wrote about this for the International Institute for Analytics, an independent research and advisory firm.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Then, that person and the advisory board will consider the VOA position.Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The musical opened in 2022 on Broadway, eventually winning Best Musical at that year's Tony Awards and conferring EGOT status upon producer Jennifer Hudson.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
-
For Bourdieu, linguistic domination perpetuates societal hierarchies by conferring legitimacy on certain ways of speaking while delegitimizing others.HEC Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
By using advanced algorithms to assess every child’s individual health data, previously unseen connections and interactions between phenotypic factors are revealed.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Watch on Deadline Here the Iranian-Canadian filmmaker speaks to Deadline about the privilege of freedom and using his platform to tell hard truths.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
And here's Wyden discussing his concerns.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Joe Rogan, one of the most influential podcasters, even amplified the wild claim by discussing it on a November episode of his show.Benjamin VanHoose, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Born in Houston, TX, Moshiri has over 25 years of experience in consultative and strategic leadership and a proven track record in corporate turnarounds, acquisitions, and client operations.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
-
Leverage expert consultative insight to find the Goldilocks setup for you—not too many tools, not too few.Lisa Hale, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Police had been searching for the gunman by utilizing diving teams in Central Park, flying helicopters, searching through security cameras in the area, maintaining drones and using dogs.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
To prove value to payers, patients and local communities, providers today are utilizing benchmarks and information from leading, quantitative rankings programs as a north star for competitive analyses and performance improvement.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near consulting
Cite this Entry
“Consulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share