as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that account consists with the information in the other reports
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Recent Examples of consist
At the time, Ukraine’s air force consisted largely of Soviet-era aircraft.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The menu consists mostly of a caviar list and a $95 per person prix fixe.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
These were casks previously used to age Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine (a blend that consists mostly of Grenache Noir, along with some Syrah, and a bit of Mourvèdre, among a few other grape varietals).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Whereas my life at that time consisted purely of practicalities.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The menu consists mostly of a caviar list and a $95 per person prix fixe.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
These were casks previously used to age Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine (a blend that consists mostly of Grenache Noir, along with some Syrah, and a bit of Mourvèdre, among a few other grape varietals).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Whereas my life at that time consisted purely of practicalities.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist
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Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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All that having been said, Mahomes is expected to make up some ground with Dick’s Sporting Goods in the latter half of the season, as the retailer tends to reserve the bulk of its NFL spend to coincide with the November-December holiday shopping spree.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Consist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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