consort
noun
a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch.
consorting
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present participleof consort.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The privilege of consorting with a fox cost more than I had already paid.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2022
Prosecutors say that while UAE officials were consorting with Barrack, they were rewarding him by pouring millions of dollars into his business ventures.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
The matchmaking between real estate developers and casino operators eager to take part in a bid is something like speed dating — with casino operators freely consorting with several developers.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2022
Wells Tower entitled his essay about Portis’ 1991 novel, “Gringos” — about a small-time truck-hauling expat in Mexico consorting with relic hunters, UFOlogists and the usual Portisian grifters — “The Book That Changed My Life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2020
“Trust me, Seth, consorting with satyrs is the last thing a boy your age needs.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
