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as in conferred
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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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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Recent Examples of consulted
Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.
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Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Streaming currently accounts for about eighty per cent of the American recording industry’s revenue, and in recent years Spotify’s health is often consulted as a measure for the health of the music business over all.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Expand intro paragraph, add testing proof, and who was consulted for the article.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Feasibility calculations are currently being explored at United, with significantly higher prices for season tickets factored in, although nothing has been decided and the club say fans will be consulted.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Although the settlement is located near a major Czech gold mine from the 13th and 14th centuries, researchers consulted with leading mountain archaeologists and geologists to analyze the findings.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
People familiar with the matter have told The Athletic that the technology was consulted as part of the search for Muriel, but stakeholders were reluctant to discuss the details amid the investigation.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.
—William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Streaming currently accounts for about eighty per cent of the American recording industry’s revenue, and in recent years Spotify’s health is often consulted as a measure for the health of the music business over all.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Expand intro paragraph, add testing proof, and who was consulted for the article.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Feasibility calculations are currently being explored at United, with significantly higher prices for season tickets factored in, although nothing has been decided and the club say fans will be consulted.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Although the settlement is located near a major Czech gold mine from the 13th and 14th centuries, researchers consulted with leading mountain archaeologists and geologists to analyze the findings.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
People familiar with the matter have told The Athletic that the technology was consulted as part of the search for Muriel, but stakeholders were reluctant to discuss the details amid the investigation.
—Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.
—William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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And during his four years in office, President Carter often conferred with Ford, Hochman tells PEOPLE, by seeking his advice and support and keeping him informed of certain executive goings-on.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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This number should be zero or close to it if herd immunity existed, which refers to the protection conferred onto a community against a contagious disease when a certain percentage of the population becomes immune.Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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The group also discussed the use of these new models for SWE-bench operations, or in other words, for implementing real-world software tasks.John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, some business owners have discussed flipping their S corporations to a C corporation to take advantage of potentially lower corporate rates and avoid potentially higher individual rates.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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