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as in confers
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 uses
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 consultations
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 consults
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress. —Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026 Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases. —Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026 The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS. —Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 But Storm, who consults for Boston Scientific and has also participated in trials of the Endogenex system, raises concerns about the complexity of duodenal therapy. —Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots. —Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms. —Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary. —Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Daya has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, and musicians. —Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026 As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile. —Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions. —Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
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The company also consults on zero-waste practices for sets such as recyclable craft services items, and helps divert leftover craft services meals to Every Day Action, which distributes food to organizations in need. —Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress. —Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 He was introduced to and began talking to Mary Chapman Semple, an expert on homelessness who is credited with Houston’s transformation and who now consults with numerous other cities. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026 Irene, overwhelmed, joins her son’s therapy sessions, consults doctors and seeks help in traditional Chinese medicine at the local dispensary. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 The footage from Minneapolis is disturbing, said Cathy Riggs, a retired Los Angeles police officer of more than 30 years who now consults on police use-of-force cases. —Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026 The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS. —Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 But Storm, who consults for Boston Scientific and has also participated in trials of the Endogenex system, raises concerns about the complexity of duodenal therapy. —Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
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Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit. —Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots. —Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms. —Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary. —Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Daya has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, and musicians. —Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026 As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile. —Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions. —Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consults
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The act confers additional deduction benefits for overtime hours.— Sarah Davis, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
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The man received a bone marrow donation from his brother, who has a rare genetic mutation called CCR5Δ32 that confers resistance to HIV-1, the most common type of human immunodeficiency virus.— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
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The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.— Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Next the trio discusses some individual teams of note.— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president said the US blockade on Iranian ports remains a major obstacle to talks.— Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself.— Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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The centrist frequently votes for Democratic amendments during legislative debates but, in the end, often supports the final Republican bill.— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia doesn’t depend as much on foreign tourists, but internal travel is driven by events, and as conferences, concerts, and major sporting fixtures like Formula 1 have been postponed, bookings have dried up.— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Consults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/consults. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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