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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
Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
It was allowed to reopen two days later, after consulting with health officials.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Toby recounted a personal story of being able to quickly diagnose and treat a poison ivy rash on his daughter with an uploaded photo in a telemedicine consult, rather than spending the time and money to take her to an emergency department.
—Bill Frist, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Verb
However, she was reportedly consulted for her opinion on some of the administration’s potential Cabinet picks.
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The center includes a group therapy room, a psychiatric consult room, a seclusion and restraint room, a quiet room and a restroom that is designed to prevent people from harming themselves.
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But Trump does have moments when his better nature prevails, as, for example, on his post-election visit to the White House to confer with President Joe Biden, who also was being most generous, all things considered.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Trump conferred with Clark about aggressively challenging 2020 election results and Clark drafted a letter urging states to investigate claims that other DOJ and Republican election officials had already refuted.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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The words are often used when referring to the insurance industry to describe a strategy of rejecting claims.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans to launch a consultation to gather feedback from businesses on how to support investment in and promote e-invoicing.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Following the close of the consultation last month, the Census Bureau is analyzing the feedback to inform the development of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, set to be released in 2025.Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war Now, the two nations, along with Iran, are set to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss the volatile situation in Syria, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Iranians began to leave Syria on Friday morning, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue.Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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In recent months, Turkish officials sought a detente with Assad, who refused to engage in discussions until Turkey withdrew from Syrian territory.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Pippen has been vocal about his desire tie sports and cryptocurrency together, and talks regularly about Bitcoin.Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Oh boy … immediately after being asked about Sarah (Dawn Olivieri), Jamie (Wes Bentley) loses his mind while talking to detectives.William Earl, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Not even in a year when there was an active public debate about how short staffed the royal family was, owing to Charles and Kate's health problems.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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There was no braying and shouting that often marks debates in the House of Commons and speeches were considered respectfully and heard in silence.BRIAN MELLEY AND PAN PYLAS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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