consist (of)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist (of)
Verb
  • While other services offer thousands of movies, Screambox's library features a significantly smaller selection, comprising only a few hundred titles.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The commission, comprising 17 voting members, selects a preferred candidate, whom the Prime Minister then approves.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • McSweeney’s elevation appeared bizarre, but Bailey and his selection team have openly stated their belief that the Test team should contain the best six batters regardless of position.
    Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But much like Week 1 against Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Chiefs’ inability to contain the opposing quarterback in timely spots lost them the football game.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Consist (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist%20%28of%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!