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
Since 2004, Waddoups' practice has consisted primarily of appeals and estate planning.
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Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
The geocorona consists mainly of hydrogen atoms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Their flock consists largely of interns and junior staffers, earnest but broke.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Their true diet consists primarily of plants, seeds, insects and maybe an occasional small bird.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
The geocorona consists mainly of hydrogen atoms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Their flock consists largely of interns and junior staffers, earnest but broke.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Their true diet consists primarily of plants, seeds, insects and maybe an occasional small bird.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The latter was appointed president of Polimoda in 2006, to coincide with the school’s 20th anniversary.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Conveniently, this level also coincides with the technical support zone visible on the chart above.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The official investigators of the deaths during the infamous riot were under intense and explicit pressure to conform their testimony to an official, state-exonerating narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Consist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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