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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2
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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The new guidance says that, when encountering an immigrant with a pending or approved T or U visa application, ICE agents should first consult with the agency's legal advisors.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 11 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
Always consult your primary care physician or a licensed and accredited medical professional before using any third-party pharmaceutical or medical platform that could impact your health or well-being.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The new guidance says that, when encountering an immigrant with a pending or approved T or U visa application, ICE agents should first consult with the agency's legal advisors.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 11 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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The law confers absolute liability on contractors and building owners when a worker is injured on a construction site.—
Nick Langworthy,
New York Daily News,
3 July 2025
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The station representative stepped away, conferred and returned with an answer.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Taiwanese soldiers stand by for a drill using an MIM-104 Patriot short-range anti-aircraft missile system at an air base in Taichung City, central Taiwan, on January 8, 2025.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 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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According to the company, over 60% of users who complete a consultation go on to purchase a product.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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On June 9, California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the deployment of the National Guard without prior consultation with Governor Gavin Newsom.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In a survey of 404 regular users of AI companionship apps, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that 12 percent of respondents initially sought out these systems to cope with loneliness, and 14 percent used them to discuss personal or mental-health issues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Consider discussing with your healthcare provider how your diet can impact your joint pain.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The discussion later in this article reviews many, but far from all, of the tax changes contained in the BBB.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Not talking an exceptionally high level; not the top-shelf stuff.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Chaidez continued talking to the victim as his partner Officer Rudy Dereza applied a tourniquet and waited for the medics, who eventually took her to Mercy Medical Center, where she was treated before going on to a Chicago trauma hospital.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Regardless of partisan debate, Gould’s confirmation marks what many can officially call a comeback for the OCC’s crypto-forward regulatory approach, which stalled under the previous administration.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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This debate poses an obstacle to any easy policy wins for the Trump administration on IVF.—
Lucy Tu,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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