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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
Prosecutors failed to convene a News Media Review Committee that would normally be consulted in the process of investigations of leaks to members of the media and, in one of the investigations, failed to obtain approval from the director of national intelligence, according to the report.
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Harvard recently canceled plans to conduct an outdoor test flight in Sweden after facing opposition from Indigenous Saami leaders who said they weren’t consulted about the experiment.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
According to regulatory experts consulted by ProPublica, the incoming administration could directly interfere with the ongoing review of formaldehyde in several ways.
—Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The project’s website says planners consulted marine experts and created new habitats for fish, including artificial seagrass beds.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The team has consulted with top experts in their fields, according to the sources.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Debi, who has consulted for LGBTQ+ rights organization the Human Rights Campaign, worked hard to shield Avery and their brother from the blowback.
—Kate Sosin, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
Allen Cox, president of the Wayne County Deputy Sheriff's Association, told the Free Press many issues at the site could have been avoided had those who work there been consulted during the construction process.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
The villagers wished that they’d at least been consulted, the local news site, Bishop Monkton Today, reported.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Harvard recently canceled plans to conduct an outdoor test flight in Sweden after facing opposition from Indigenous Saami leaders who said they weren’t consulted about the experiment.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
According to regulatory experts consulted by ProPublica, the incoming administration could directly interfere with the ongoing review of formaldehyde in several ways.
—Sharon Lerner and Al Shaw, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The project’s website says planners consulted marine experts and created new habitats for fish, including artificial seagrass beds.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The team has consulted with top experts in their fields, according to the sources.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Debi, who has consulted for LGBTQ+ rights organization the Human Rights Campaign, worked hard to shield Avery and their brother from the blowback.
—Kate Sosin, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
Allen Cox, president of the Wayne County Deputy Sheriff's Association, told the Free Press many issues at the site could have been avoided had those who work there been consulted during the construction process.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
The villagers wished that they’d at least been consulted, the local news site, Bishop Monkton Today, reported.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consulted
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Haugen conferred with center manager Ben Montgomery.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel left his wealth to create a prize that rewards discoveries that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.Melina Khan, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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The drone was used initially to communicate with the child.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Creating Employee-Forward Workplaces There have been a number of major changes post-Covid-19 pandemic to how offices are both designed and used.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The actress, writer and producer discussed her new MasterClass series on writing and more with the eponymous host.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 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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Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Your body feels the cue for how the space is intended to be utilized.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How was the space utilized—for collaboration or independent work?Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Consulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consulted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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