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
The victim's diet reportedly consisted two hot dogs or corn dogs and half a cup of water per day.
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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
The rest, the court wrote, consisted mostly of predictions, speculation, or opinion — or was substantially true.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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
The rest, the court wrote, consisted mostly of predictions, speculation, or opinion — or was substantially true.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted
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Earlier Epstein document releases showed Bannon and Epstein often corresponded, and that Epstein sought to revive his shattered reputation through a documentary with Bannon.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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This advice coincided, though, with a spike in severe peanut allergies.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The company announced the annual occasion following a similar giveaway last year, which coincided with a promotional campaign featuring country artist Lainey Wilson and drew unusually large crowds at breakfast hours.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Senate agreed in 2006, when lawmakers confirmed Warsh to the Fed by voice vote.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Florida law should not be conformed to Israel’s whims on that matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The project, planned for the Knott-Cowen Tract near Rattlesnake Key, aims to accommodate large cruise ships that can’t fit under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.—
Bradenton Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Consisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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