consists

Definition of consistsnext
present tense third-person singular of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consists Events like this also provide a way to bring the increasingly popular active-travel segment into the safari world, which, despite its rugged reputation, consists largely of being ferried about in Land Cruisers. Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 The president is seeking $10 billion in damages; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed last week that all of it would come from the Treasury General Account, which consists entirely of taxpayer dollars. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 This group consists largely of women who are very poor and have left the workforce to become caretakers. Samantha Liss, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Its customer base consists primarily of legacy businesses that operate outdated backend technology stacks, including large banks, telecom companies and even the Department of Defense. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026 The work consists largely of worksheets and coloring pages, parents say. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 Its assortment of recollections consists, for the most part, of first-hand accounts from residents seated at acute angles from the interview camera against colorful backdrops. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 The most common type of gallstone consists principally of cholesterol. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 The geocorona consists mainly of hydrogen atoms. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consists
Verb
  • In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
    Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The center of the image corresponds to the water column directly beneath the sonar device and appears dark.
    John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
    City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.
    Andrew Zaleski, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Consists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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