Thesaurus results for CONSULT

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verb

kən-ˈsəlt

Definition of consult

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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noun

kən-ˈsəlt

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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The same trap awaits the doctor leaning on a model for a diagnosis, the engineer trusting it with a design, the judge consulting it on a decision, and the ordinary person asking it what to believe. — David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Parents of the second- and third-place finishers raised a complaint that led the high school athletics association to analyze her school records back to kindergarten to determine the child’s gender, without consulting her parents. — Megan Gandy, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

Noun

The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026 The law requires that the DHS secretary consult with other government agencies before designating a country for TPS. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consult

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consult

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Adnan’s accolades not only confer prestige, but also map the breadth of her swooping orbit.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
And the company doing the genuine, expensive work of transition loses the one advantage the label was meant to confer, cheaper capital and patient shareholders who believe the plan.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of confer

Verb

Alysa Guffey Currently, data centers use industrial zoning and ask for exemptions to use the site for data centers.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of use

Noun

The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
His expensive and ambitious campaign has been conducted with little congressional consultation or oversight, shaped entirely by one man.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of consultation

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In other news, NATO leaders are meeting this week and officials are expected to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of discuss

Noun

During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.

— Sofi Zeman July 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Immediately, the call sparked online debate and discussion that will surely continue into next week.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of discussion

Verb

Before assuming the new borrowing limits apply to you, talk with your financial aid office.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.

— Julia Coin Updated July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

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