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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
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
Kuang consults everything from Dante’s Inferno to mind-bending logic concepts like the impossible Penrose stairs to create the landscape and mechanics of her underworld.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Because of this, Gibson and her family are attempting to pay out of pocket for private consults and treatment.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Kuang consults everything from Dante’s Inferno to mind-bending logic concepts like the impossible Penrose stairs to create the landscape and mechanics of her underworld.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Because of this, Gibson and her family are attempting to pay out of pocket for private consults and treatment.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consults
Verb
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In their comments, industry groups, the Indoor Tanning Association and the American Suntanning Association, dispute the scientific evidence that exposure to UV radiation at a young age, including from tanning beds, confers greater risk.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova Body Composition Scale uses dual-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to calculate the precise makeup of your body during your weigh-in.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Florida Injury Advocate offers free initial consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, helping make qualified legal representation more accessible to individuals in the South Florida community, regardless of their financial situation.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Therapy can be done via telehealth, as can consultations that, technically, consist of only a conversation.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The TikTok health trends Ashley discusses required some quick education.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Colm Tóibín discusses his new collection, The News from Dublin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In fact, discussions about philosophy, politics and religion might be profound or thought-provoking to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Karim just talks to the camera about elephants in a conversational tone.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Karim simply talks to his camera in a conversational tone about the elephants at the San Diego Zoo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There may be some debates, election posturing and shenanigans along the way.—
Staff reports,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Consults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consults. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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