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as in conferred
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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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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Recent Examples of consulted
Tidmarsh said the committees would still be consulted on general issues like how to regulate different classes of drugs.
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Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In July 2022, Nelson consulted with her dermatologist about her burns during a routine skin check.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The individuals who made the decision to include Scott Gilmore, who worked for years in the city’s Parks Department, in last week’s layoffs never consulted with our community.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Is he being consulted in personnel discussions?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
In a phone call Tuesday, Geren said he hadn’t been consulted by the governor about an executive order.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Children are eligible only if a medical provider is consulted.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
My company, Tirias Research, has consulted for Qualcomm and other companies mentioned in this article.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Emmy winner has already consulted with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and Farley costars Tim Meadows and David Spade.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In July 2022, Nelson consulted with her dermatologist about her burns during a routine skin check.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The individuals who made the decision to include Scott Gilmore, who worked for years in the city’s Parks Department, in last week’s layoffs never consulted with our community.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Is he being consulted in personnel discussions?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
In a phone call Tuesday, Geren said he hadn’t been consulted by the governor about an executive order.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Children are eligible only if a medical provider is consulted.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
My company, Tirias Research, has consulted for Qualcomm and other companies mentioned in this article.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Emmy winner has already consulted with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and Farley costars Tim Meadows and David Spade.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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As a result, high-sodium vegetable juices may reduce the benefits conferred by medications like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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The expansive definitions of vagrancy, and the discretionary power that vagrancy laws conferred upon law enforcement officers as a result, date back to the colonial era.—
Time,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Through a free mail-back scheme, customers return used heads in compostable mailers.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This blaze is intense enough that firefighters used water lines to moisten the soil around trees and wrapped their trunks with fire-resistant foil blankets.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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The future of this rapidly expanding means of devising software by tapping into the generative capabilities of modern-era AI, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Llama, Grok, Gemini, and other large language models, will be discussed.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Other than the online diary, Gendron reportedly received weapons tips in another Discord server where members mostly discussed guns and tactical gear.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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And the 30-year-old Marinaccio was among the most impressive and talked-about relievers in Padres camp this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tandon talked to Billboard about her devoted fanbase, and the goal of traditional Indian music and why Grammy voters and contenders should listen.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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These innovative solutions emerged from a desire to enhance collaboration and are now being utilized to drive further innovations in organizations worldwide.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, injuries occur in the NBA, and at best, Len and Ryan can be utilized as depth pieces for the Knicks.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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