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
  • The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • In that case, the rule changes coincided with the arrival of Elly De La Cruz, an elite runner who was one of eight Reds to steal at least 10 bases in 2023.
    Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Their rise coincided with a boom in nicotine pouch products, led by Zyn, which in January 2025 became the first and only authorized nicotine pouch product in the United States after the Food and Drug Administration authorized its marketing.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • In a statement to the Tribune, Parker agreed.
    Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • If the space station is de-orbited in 2030, as currently planned and agreed upon by all partners, the last significant down-mass availability will be three years from now.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • The league has conformed to The King’s whims.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The Chargers have overhauled their offensive line group this offseason to find players who fit offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Important parts of a patient’s history can be too hastily discounted as red herrings; test results can come back that don’t easily fit with the story that has been told.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

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“Consisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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