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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Always dilute oils and consult a veterinarian. Use products specifically formulated for pets.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Graeme Green, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
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.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Mitch Geddes and Jessica Runk serve as consulting producers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Always dilute oils and consult a veterinarian. Use products specifically formulated for pets.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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His daughter Lydia is Group Director of Food and Beverage, while Irene, who runs her own skincare line, consults on the spas.
—Graeme Green, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
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.
—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Health Goals Choosing seed oils over tropical oils or butter confers many health benefits, such as boosting heart health and reducing inflammation.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Grainy game footage and yellowed newspaper clippings confer UCLA’s standing as college basketball royalty, the team’s status as a blue blood rooted in the success of a coach who retired nearly 50 years ago.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Finding Chiron’s gas In the new study, a team used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study these TNOs that are a bit like floating time capsules.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This mainly helps those who would otherwise travel long distances for essential consultations.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Though Harris outperformed Trump with women of color, Trump won white women 53% to 46% over Harris. Middleton says that the movement is moving beyond just discussing Trump.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both made their virtual introductions to New York on Tuesday in a span of about an hour to discuss their new employers.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Yet in more recent discussions, the phase has taken a very subtle yet problematic tone.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Annunciation occurs when the angel Gabriel (Philippe Lacoste) flies in on a jet plane, and the young couple’s romance becomes a philosophical discussion about trust, desire, restraint, and faith.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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While IndyStar does not have a reporter in Chicago this week, our colleagues at USA TODAY talked to some Hoosier delegates about that ...Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Silent and sly His TikToks involve no talking by him.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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El Salvador’s audacious decision in 2021 to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and establish a national Bitcoin reserve ignited a global debate on the future of reserve assets.Sean Lee, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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December 24, 2024 Bedtime routines are always hot topics of debate, but one of the most common questions on the subject is: Why do women need more sleep than men?Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Consult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consult. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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