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Recent Examples of consist For now, an initial version of Denver’s second unit has consisted primarily of Jones, Strawther, DeRozan, Spencer Jones and Bagley. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 The top third of the back of the TV consists only of the OLED panel and its metal frame, which combined are a fraction of an inch thick. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 The film consists largely of anonymous testimony from 24 members of Israel’s military and intelligence services. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Grooming Foot grooming consists mostly of nail trimming and removing calluses and dead skin. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist
Verb
  • In particular, the work showed that the Roger-Ramanujan identities correspond to a trefoil knot in a certain space.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In a corresponding move, the Panthers promoted outside linebacker Nick Hampton off the practice squad.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That coincides with Chinese research ships spending an extraordinary amount of time apparently surveying undersea cables—not to mention Chinese commercial ships being investigated for cutting cables in both European and Asian waters.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Vanessa DiBernardo’s return to the field coincided with the Kansas City Current’s boost in form in 2026.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This may be related to pressure to conform to and uphold masculine norms and objectifying women.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But in the last decade or so, there has been pressure to conform ideologically and make films with messages.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Consist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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