consulted

VERB

ask, confer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue brainstorm call in consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to

STRONG

cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat

WEAK

ask advice of be closeted with compare notes groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

answer reply

Example Sentences

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consulted

Noting the ubiquity of drones on the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, one general consulted by Mr. Cavanaugh asked, “how many senior leaders have drones in their home? Little drones they play with?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Bill Plaschke should have consulted with his colleague Laurence Darmiento before writing his ill-informed column on the sale of the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

The CEO has consulted with a number of people, internally and externally, about how he should organize its news division.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

The Asian Football Confederation said it was "disappointed" it had not been consulted before the plans entered the public domain.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

“I went to the library at Elmers School and consulted the Burke’s guide for information.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin