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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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
Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Sirianni has long consulted his sports contemporaries.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 July 2025
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Anna Liotta, the author of Unlocking Generational CODES, speaks and consults with companies to navigate generational conflicts.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Do not use it before consulting your healthcare provider.5
Alternatives to Oscillococcinum
There are some other ways to manage flu-like symptoms.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Sirianni has long consulted his sports contemporaries.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Noun
Doctors admitted him to the hospital and ordered a neurology consult and imaging.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Anna Liotta, the author of Unlocking Generational CODES, speaks and consults with companies to navigate generational conflicts.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult
Verb
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But handing the post to him in this fashion would confer an almost insurmountable edge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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But continuing to sporadically drive the news cycle won’t alone confer the popularity needed to make the latter work.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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This is when the teen uses social conflict to express frustration.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The treatment had never been used on a species of raptor before, but Ammann took a leap and sent them an email.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Noun
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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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Browse through the hundreds of orchid varieties in their greenhouse or schedule a consultation for a custom arrangement with designer Irene Cherchuck.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In this interview, the co-founder of Kodiak Cakes and now founder of Kindling discusses his strategic approach to building a brand, disrupting categories, and the evolving landscape of health-conscious snacking.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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There’s a lot of humor used as the co-hosts discuss current events and rail against liberal reaction to them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Leadership Commitment When managers champion financial well-being alongside total rewards discussions and career development conversations, financial literacy and security stop being side topics.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In a news release announcing their plans for the bridge's final closure and demolition, officials said the decision came after extensive discussion.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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But management is talking more and more about its opportunity to ship gas to data centers, especially in Texas.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Who were your favorites to see walk on set? Sandler: None of them would talk to Julie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Keegan Bradley: This is not the big captaincy debate.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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There is an active debate about the merits of various strategies to win the competition for AI while avoiding catastrophe, but there has been less discussion about how AGI might reshape the international landscape, the distribution of global power, and geopolitical alliances.—
MATAN CHOREV,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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