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Recent Examples of consist Recorded live in a Norwegian church with the British organist Kit Downes, the album consists almost entirely of pipe organ and Sundfør’s steadfast, saintly voice. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026 After all, the Commonwealth does not consist solely of territories that recognize Charles as head of state. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026 These tactics are often employed by transnational criminal groups that consist primarily of citizens from Sinaloa state in Mexico, a Homeland Security Investigations special agent said in affidavits filed in federal court last year. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Clay consists mainly of very fine mineral particles and not much organic matter. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consist
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Verb
  • The corresponding figure for emergency financial assistance increased from 18% to 27%.
    — Gregory Bresiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The measurements correspond to 1-pounder and 6-pounder cannons, respectively.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Farmers’ Almanac suggested the prospects for Christmas snow across the South Central states and Southeast would hinge on cold air coinciding with stormy weather.
    — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • And higher interest rates have typically coincided with higher mortgage rates.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Clarification and update of City charter Shall the City Charter be amended for style, clarity and consistency, along with amendments removing outdated provisions, and amendments updating the Charter to conform with State law provisions?
    — South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The ribbed knit is opaque, even in the lighter shades, and highly stretchy to easily conform to your figure.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Consist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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