consist (of)

Definition of consist (of)next
as in to comprise
to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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  • The current Pentagon press corps comprises mostly conservative outlets that agreed to the policy.
    Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Federal money comprises about two-thirds of Florida’s Medicaid budget, which provides care to more than 4 million people.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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  • Oncor Electric is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council approve the rezoning of a southeast Fort Worth lot containing a power substation that the utility company intends to expand and renovate, documents say.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
  • There are days when the Tennis Channel airs 19 hours of live tennis — and that’s not including pickleball on one of its free streaming services.
    Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Consist (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist%20%28of%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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