consist (of)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist (of)
  1. comprise
  2. contain
  3. include
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the front braking setup comprises a pair of 300-mm steel discs, each working with a caliper equipped with 27-mm pistons.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The manuscript comprises the Bible (Old and New Testaments) and an assortment of other ancient historical, scholarly, and religious writings.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprise
Verb
  • In a rebus crossword, certain squares contain more than one letter.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • To demonstrate practical potential, the team built a larger pouch-cell prototype containing 150 mg of iodine.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of contain
Verb
  • Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of include
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“Consist (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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