as in consult
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
holding frequent consultations with his lawyer to discuss the case
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Recent Examples of consultation
Right after the Ukraine crisis broke out, China proposed to settle the crisis through dialogue and consultation.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Ryan Cox, head of AI, at consultation firm Synechron, also expects that DeepSeek’s more efficient technology will ultimately lead to more data center demand.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Free consultation along with tools and templates will be provided.
—Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
When joining as a client, users undergo a consultation and upon Agape finding a fit, they will be matched with someone.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Ryan Cox, head of AI, at consultation firm Synechron, also expects that DeepSeek’s more efficient technology will ultimately lead to more data center demand.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Free consultation along with tools and templates will be provided.
—Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
When joining as a client, users undergo a consultation and upon Agape finding a fit, they will be matched with someone.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consultation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consultation
Noun
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Robby wants Samira to stop stalling on calling for a psych consult, but Samira sees the woman’s hand tremors and hears about her coordination issues and has a hunch this isn’t a psych case.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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Disclosure statement Praveen Arany consults for Wndrhlth and has cofounded two companies, OptiMed Technologies and Directed Energy Therapeutics.—
Praveen Arany,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
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Following Trump's conversation with Putin last week, Trump floated a potential meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to kick off ceasefire discussions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Study which posts grab attention, who comments first, what topics spark discussion.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the same debates accompanying discussions of slavery reparations in greater society permeate the order as well: Some feel a moral urgency while others criticize the effort as unfairly burdening the entities of today or suggesting the order’s ongoing work with the poor should suffice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Late & Live will once again be the only place to watch the celebrity evictees first live interview alongside an array of unmissable exclusive features including access to the camera runs, special guest commentary and fiery debate.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Russian state media responded positively to the talks and changing tide in Russia-U.S. relations, as did senior officials in Moscow who are part of Putin’s loyal inner circle.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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Speculation is rife on whether the US-Russia talks could yield a softening of sanctions, but no concrete proposals have yet been made.—
Reuters,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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The president largely made up his mind during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, aides said.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Again, an update at May’s annual meeting will be crucial.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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According to my sources, that conversation didn't take place.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
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This might feel uncomfortable at first, but honest conversations about pleasure, consent and comfort can strengthen intimacy.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Consultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consultation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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