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
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any dietary supplements.
—Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Joseph Choi, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
Ryan works at the University of Galway these days and consults at Brentford’s academy.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
When questioned, Scott initially appeared surprised but then admitted there were children inside after consulting with his passenger, according to the arrest affidavit.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any dietary supplements.
—Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ulrich von Andrian, president of the American Association of Immunologists, advised that parents confused by the conflicting messaging consult with a trusted health care professional on how to navigate the guidance.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
Ryan works at the University of Galway these days and consults at Brentford’s academy.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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These apps are built for the sole purpose of conferring with people about their mental health, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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His audience knows to expect such stuff from him on a regular basis, and surely ABC executives had time after his Monday taping to confer on the suitability of his monologue for that evening.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Photonic quantum computing is a quantum computation approach that uses photons—particles of light—as qubits.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Zoryve has a unique active ingredient—roflumilast, an enzyme inhibitor that’s being used for the first time in a topical medication.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or patients might need a prescription or consultation with a doctor or other medical provider.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Then, too, Warsaw invoked Article 4, which calls for emergency consultations among member states.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For instance, Charles Kuck, an adjunct professor of law at Emory and immigration law firm partner, appeared on CGTN earlier this month to discuss the effect of deportations on the job market.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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China’s top leaders are scheduled to meet in October to discuss development goals for 2026 to 2030.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And a quarterbacks room that has 40-year-old veteran Joe Flacco and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders is going to keep being talked about in these types of discussions.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Refugeoly is a game that enables discussion and debate; the game helps to trigger conversations that are needed more than ever.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional campus speakers who delivered lectures in auditoriums, Kirk would grab a microphone, often in busy campus hubs, and invite debate from anyone in the audience.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Refugeoly is a game that enables discussion and debate; the game helps to trigger conversations that are needed more than ever.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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