consisted

Definition of consistednext
past tense of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consisted 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 The Iranian counterpunch this time consisted chiefly of attacks against its Gulf neighbors, most of whom had declined to get involved in this war. Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026 Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw — where most of the alleged abuse took place — consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines. Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines. Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026 Big day for Gasper Monday’s lineup consisted largely of players who are likely to start the season in the minor leagues, but even with that being the case, Mickey Gasper made a strong impression. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026 Because inside the hotspot, a crowd of 100-ish people consisted mainly of women in second-skin minis and fur shawls. Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted
Verb
  • That’s partially why Hickman was inspired to try to find a bee that corresponded with every letter in the alphabet.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
  • That year corresponded with the large-scale introduction of credit cards and with high inflation.
    George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The timing of the viral moment also coincided with a new chapter in Scott’s career.
    Ryan Brennan April 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The flashes lasted mere milliseconds and coincided by chance with Monday evening’s total solar eclipse.
    Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • State officials say federal agents first agreed to work with them at the scenes of the Good and Sosa-Celis shootings, then federal officials later took control of the evidence.
    Meg Anderson, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

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

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