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
For a long time, the conversation surrounding nuclear power and cancer has been fractured, consisting mostly of small, isolated studies.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Radon in your home Because of Colorado’s unique geology, including mountainous regions that consist heavily of granite rock that contains uranium, radon levels are higher in Colorado than in other states.
—Jan Lowery, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 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
The ensuing story—consisting entirely of letters among artists, courtiers, and religious leaders—is a wild ride through the politics and intrigue of Renaissance Italy that incorporates real historical figures.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Radon in your home Because of Colorado’s unique geology, including mountainous regions that consist heavily of granite rock that contains uranium, radon levels are higher in Colorado than in other states.
—Jan Lowery, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 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
The ensuing story—consisting entirely of letters among artists, courtiers, and religious leaders—is a wild ride through the politics and intrigue of Renaissance Italy that incorporates real historical figures.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The lawmakers also reference the particular focus on this year’s parade, where the route has been reversed to mark America’s 250th birthday and coincide with the historic route that was used during the British evacuation of Boston.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The District voted late last year not to conform to the new tax laws, but Congress voted to reverse that decision in the middle of tax season.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s figure doesn’t conform to findings by retirement professionals such as the 401(k) overseers at Bank of America.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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