Thesaurus results for CONSULTED

consulted

verb

past tense of consult

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 Investigators reinterviewed people connected to the case, consulted an independent pediatric radiologist and obtained additional laboratory analysis. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 The past few weeks have seen the former Dateline correspondent and To Catch a Predator host state that he was not consulted on the movie and did not know about the production until shortly before the trailer dropped in May. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 According to lawyers who have been consulted by interested parties, the contractual chain of title on the project apparently means that international buyers would have to sue the producers, who in turn would have to sue Amazon. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Reproductive psychiatrists evaluate and treat patients — and are often consulted when there is a question about a diagnosis or, more commonly, when a general psychiatrist seeks advice about medication safety in the perinatal and postpartum period. — Renee Sorrentino, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026 After the price was questioned, the salesperson consulted another employee and returned with a lower offer. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Last year, Stephanie Halver’s primary care doctor consulted a risk assessment tool to calculate her chances of one day developing breast cancer. — Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Many would have experienced pain and distress from their untreated conditions, the healthcare professionals consulted by ProPublica said. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Police investigators consulted with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office before arresting Thompson on suspicion of murder in his daughter’s death. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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On March 10, 2023, King Charles conferred the title of Duke of Edinburgh onto Edward.

— Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Nothing in this section shall supersede or limit the jurisdiction conferred on courts of the United States or any State.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

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August and Cuarón discussed whether the project should be animation or live-action, and it was decided the latter is the way to go.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
At the conference Future Travel Experience Global 2022 in Las Vegas, Mike Byrom, Spirit’s then vice president of airport services, discussed the partnership with Springshot and its software.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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Daily cargo operations The limestone transported by MV Yampu will be utilized to produce cement for homes, schools, hospitals, roads and other infrastructure in Victoria and South Australia.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Toronto utilized seven pitchers in a bullpen game and registered eight strikeouts.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of utilized

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During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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