consist of
phrasal verb
consisted of; consisting of; consists of
: to be formed or made up of (specified things or people)
Breakfast consisted of cereal, fruit, and orange juice.
Coal consists mostly of carbon.
His wardrobe consists almost entirely of jeans and T-shirts.
The crowd consisted mainly/largely of teenage girls.
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The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Krys Fluker, Executive Editor Roger Simmons and Viewpoints Editor Jay Reddick.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
During her two weeks in detention, food consisted of a light soup for breakfast, a potato for lunch and another for dinner.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Humphrey's work consists of reviewing thousands of messages and tags, seeking permission from original video creators and balancing humor with teasing.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
While the studio’s library consists of properties that are 50 years old or slightly less, Sippy emphasizes the focus on younger demographics while maintaining family-friendly content.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
During her two weeks in detention, food consisted of a light soup for breakfast, a potato for lunch and another for dinner.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Humphrey's work consists of reviewing thousands of messages and tags, seeking permission from original video creators and balancing humor with teasing.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
While the studio’s library consists of properties that are 50 years old or slightly less, Sippy emphasizes the focus on younger demographics while maintaining family-friendly content.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Consist of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consist%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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