as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultation
Any agreement would also address non-tariff barriers, cooperation on economic security matters, digital trade consultations, and strategic purchases.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Today, Sand Castle University is based in Gulf Shores and is a completely mobile business that offers a variety of different services to customers, including custom sculptures and consultations for everything from brand marketing activations to proposals to private sand sculpture building lessons.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 18 July 2025
Unfortunately, after consultations with the office, I was asked not to work this week to save my brain cells for the second half.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
During a 10-week consultation, the couple were given a sheet with statistics about what their life could be like if Jenner carried the four babies to term.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Today, Sand Castle University is based in Gulf Shores and is a completely mobile business that offers a variety of different services to customers, including custom sculptures and consultations for everything from brand marketing activations to proposals to private sand sculpture building lessons.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 18 July 2025
Unfortunately, after consultations with the office, I was asked not to work this week to save my brain cells for the second half.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
During a 10-week consultation, the couple were given a sheet with statistics about what their life could be like if Jenner carried the four babies to term.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
Noun
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Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health.—
Jariel Arvin,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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Share your good news, send accountability tips and keep the discussion going on The Arizona Republic's education Facebook page.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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After a heated discussion, the council's budget committee, in a 7-2 vote, opted not to give the Art Academy $150,000 from a pool of $1 million that council members want to use to expand the city's fleet of police, fire and public works vehicles.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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And as that debate accelerates, industry leaders must ensure that the purpose of privacy is not distorted.—
Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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As with so many debates in the US, the issue appears to have split some Americans across party lines, and has now reached the highest levels of government with the President wading in to give his views.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Mozeliak has started to gauge the interest of a handful of contending teams, though the talks are described as preliminary.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The two sides got as far as a $1 billion valuation before talks broke down.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Little Rock Board of Directors is scheduled to take up a resolution on Aug. 5 authorizing a contract with Carson & Associates Inc. for the construction of the community center, according to the agenda for the meeting.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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The chair then reports such concerns to UT administration, including the provost and president, in a monthly hour and a half meeting with the faculty council executive committee.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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What started as a campus solution sparked a larger conversation about expanding Musk’s tunneling system across the city.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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And, of course, this roster could include 100 restaurants, such is our abundance, but hopefully this can serve as a roadmap or starting point for many, and a conversation starter for others.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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