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
See All Example Sentences for consist
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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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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The watches coincide with active weather patterns and gusty winds, increasing the potential for tree damage and road closures that can complicate commutes and disrupt essential services.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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As more people buy a ticket for a particular day, prices go up—meaning high ticket prices will coincide with a busier day on the mountain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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