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as in confers
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 uses
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 consultations
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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Verb
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This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024 -
This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 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
Verb
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Smith, a mental-health counselor and flower-essence therapist, discusses prayer as a method for finding language that resonates with our intentions.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the 2025 season revs into life, The Athletic’s tennis team discusses some of their own views on innovation — many of which have kinship with the players’ ones, since there’s only so much to change — and how changing tennis would ultimately… change tennis.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Governments and central banks around the world, from Washington to Zurich, are engaged in discussions about its role in national reserves.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Global Shift As bitcoin’s significance grows, discussions about its role in national reserves are emerging beyond the United States and Switzerland.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Consults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consults. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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