as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
that account consists with the information in the other reports
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Recent Examples of consisted
Because inside the hotspot, a crowd of 100-ish people consisted mainly of women in second-skin minis and fur shawls.
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Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The victim's diet reportedly consisted two hot dogs or corn dogs and half a cup of water per day.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Since 2004, Waddoups' practice has consisted primarily of appeals and estate planning.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Geary’s early career consisted mostly of guest roles on TV shows.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
From there on, Driscoll’s career consisted mostly of working in venture capital and private equity firms before an unsuccessful run for a congressional seat in North Carolina, where Driscoll grew up.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Years ago that consisted primarily of men in tuxedos — hence, the name.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
At the time, Ukraine’s air force consisted largely of Soviet-era aircraft.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Whereas my life at that time consisted purely of practicalities.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The victim's diet reportedly consisted two hot dogs or corn dogs and half a cup of water per day.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Since 2004, Waddoups' practice has consisted primarily of appeals and estate planning.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Geary’s early career consisted mostly of guest roles on TV shows.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
From there on, Driscoll’s career consisted mostly of working in venture capital and private equity firms before an unsuccessful run for a congressional seat in North Carolina, where Driscoll grew up.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Years ago that consisted primarily of men in tuxedos — hence, the name.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
At the time, Ukraine’s air force consisted largely of Soviet-era aircraft.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Whereas my life at that time consisted purely of practicalities.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted
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Cubital fossa — the crease of the elbow This week in 1878, the French scientist Charles-Emmaneul Sédillot corresponded with Émile Littré concerning certain micro-organisms and a suitable word to name them.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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With friends like these The records show that Epstein corresponded with many of his friends about the Herald’s reporting.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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To see an artist of this caliber in such a vulnerable position of trying something new coincided with portraying a character at a turning point in his life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The mileage rules change coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw dramatic increases in prices for cars and many other goods.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Air Force and men’s basketball head coach Joe Scott have agreed to part ways, the academy announced Friday.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Empty shotgun shell casings were found in the home, and the defense and prosecution already agreed the likely murder weapon was the missing shotgun from the home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Skaters make sure the dresses fit OK before McKinnon and her four-person seamstress team add sparkle, which usually means a crystal count in the thousands.—
Patrice Hutton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The race begins with a rigorous climb up a mountain on skis fitted with a special fabric skin that grips the snow as the athletes sprint uphill.—
Rob Marciano,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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