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
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Karpf urged people to input their DEXA score and other criteria into the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and consult physicians who understand the shortcomings of DEXA for a fuller assessment of their actual bone density and risk of fragility fractures.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
In today’s health care, before patients can even get their words out, they are already pointed to the door with a brand-new prescription in their hand—all within a 15-minute consult.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
During six days of testimony, lawyers for the alliance repeatedly highlighted the findings of a consulting firm that the programs lack adequate data systems and financial controls, leaving them vulnerable to fraud.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Karpf urged people to input their DEXA score and other criteria into the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and consult physicians who understand the shortcomings of DEXA for a fuller assessment of their actual bone density and risk of fragility fractures.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Noun
Webber did a consult on her months ago and determined there was nothing to be done, but Chase — whose clinical study has a perfect track record so far — insists this is a skill issue.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
In today’s health care, before patients can even get their words out, they are already pointed to the door with a brand-new prescription in their hand—all within a 15-minute consult.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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There are plenty of examples of how federal, state, and local governments have conferred, collaborated, and cooperated before or when a crisis strikes.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Male puberty confers lasting physical advantages that even hormone therapy does not fully reverse.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, police in Seattle used pepper spray to clear out protesters, and officers in Denver used smoke and pepper balls to control a crowd.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Shein may be using a partnership to bring goods made in India to its global consumers.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Shake on it Delegations of China and the U.S. pose for a group photo prior to the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, Britain, June 9, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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This marked the final step in the FDA’s safety consultation process for the product, reports the Verge’s Dominic Preston.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Now seems like a good time to look at each one and discuss the highlights of the different articles, player options and plug in rules on display in each.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hegseth planned to appear before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell to discuss the administration's upcoming 2026 budget request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Lawyers specializing in open government law told the Star-Telegram that the board likely violated the Texas Open Meetings Act with that closed-door discussion.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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As Rodgers settles in out in Pittsburgh, the veteran quarterback was recently asked about his past discussions with the Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Mouth can also talk his way out of issues and has a flair for foreign languages, like any smooth-talking Sag.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Yet these kinds of debates are everywhere across U.S. sports.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2025
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The questions at the heart of the debate about AI and writing are as old as readers and writers themselves.—
Jayson Greene,
Time,
17 June 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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