as in consulted
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager
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An InStyle editor consulted a hairstylist and color expert to see which hair colors are worth exploring this season, ranging from buttery blondes to expensive brunettes.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 May 2026 -
Vogue consulted with masterful artists such as Tasha Reiko Brown, Amy Komorowski, Emma Day, and Aika Danica Flores to get their tricks for achieving low-key, everyday makeup looks that are undetectable to even the most trained of eyes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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These ingredients are used in Ana Mandara’s farm-to-table meals, spa products, and custom fragrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In 2017, detectives used DNA samples preserved from Walls' body and the area in which she was found to create an image of a person of interest, according to The Virginian-Pilot.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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“Went (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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