consisted

Definition of consistednext
past tense of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consisted Warren said to her audience, which consisted largely of institutional investors. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 The Iranian counterpunch this time consisted chiefly of attacks against its Gulf neighbors, most of whom had declined to get involved in this war. Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026 Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw — where most of the alleged abuse took place — consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines. Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines. Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026 Big day for Gasper Monday’s lineup consisted largely of players who are likely to start the season in the minor leagues, but even with that being the case, Mickey Gasper made a strong impression. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026 Because inside the hotspot, a crowd of 100-ish people consisted mainly of women in second-skin minis and fur shawls. Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026 Back then, fantasy sports consisted mostly of informal networks of friends pooling their money and handpicking teams through drafts or auctions to compete for points over entire seasons. Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026 The victim's diet reportedly consisted two hot dogs or corn dogs and half a cup of water per day. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted
Verb
  • This rise corresponded with a nearly equal uptick in hospitalizations linked to kratom alone, from 43 admissions in 2015 to 538 in 2025.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Ross, who was 7 when Wilkens was arrested, had corresponded with her aunt since elementary school.
    Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Ralph Waldo period also coincided with what Ballgame has described as a prolonged period of depression.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Yet the graphic below shows a 10-game average of Palace’s direct attacks per game — as a proxy of counter-attacking — and indicates a sharp drop-off around the time of that 2-1 defeat by Sunderland, a match that coincided with the sale of Guehi.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Fourteen months after Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs started contract discussions, the sides agreed to a six-year, $115 million extension through the 2032 season.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Idaho lawmakers narrowly agreed to send a bill aimed at lowering prices for first-time homebuyers to the governor’s desk on Thursday, continuing a late comeback for housing reform this legislative session.
    Mark Dee March 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The single room offers great value for solo travelers, while the family room can fit up to six guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Both testers value the design for its versatility as well as the impressive range of prints and earth tones that fit most bedroom aesthetics.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Consisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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