consisted

Definition of consistednext
past tense of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consisted And while larger masses of gold have been discovered over the years, all others have consisted mostly of intermixtures of gold and valueless rock. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 So bad did things seem in those early days that US aid to Kyiv consisted mainly of offers to evacuate President Zelensky before the capital fell. David Szondy may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026 The overwhelmingly white matinee crowd consisted mostly of older people and included several of the musicians' family members. CBS News, 2 May 2026 For one, the unprecedented pay package awarded last year consisted entirely of equity award grants. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 The overwhelmingly white matinee crowd consisted mostly of older people and included several of the musicians' family members. ABC News, 1 May 2026 When Tyler had a birthday, the neighborhood gave him a collective gift that consisted solely of pickleball paraphernalia. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Where Days of Ash consisted primarily of songs dedicated to activists who died, including Renée Good and Palestinian No Other Land documentary consultant Awdah Hathaleen, Easter Lily tackles more directly personal territory. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026 Warren said to her audience, which consisted largely of institutional investors. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted
Verb
  • Epstein and Wade, who was born in Paris and studied at the Sorbonne, struck up a relationship that lasted several years and corresponded regularly, the records show.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • McMahon corresponded with his professors.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Buyer demand stalled at the beginning of the spring housing market, which coincided with the start of the war with Iran.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
  • Lorena and the Current back-line It isn’t a coincidence that the return of the Current’s stingy, proactive and aggressive defense coincided with the return of the pairing that helped set a league record for consecutive minutes without conceding.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Before that time, no two atlases agreed as to the limits, and much confusion resulted.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026
  • Trump also said China has agreed to buy American oil, to help with Iran negotiations and not to supply military equipment to Tehran, adding that the Chinese leader would like to see the Strait of Hormuz open and free of tolls.
    Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In softball, Rowles has fit right in with the program’s connection, according to teammate Riley Belcik.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Even the busiest gym bro could fit it in.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026

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“Consisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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