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
Geary’s early career consisted mostly of guest roles on TV shows.
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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
The rest, the court wrote, consisted mostly of predictions, speculation, or opinion — or was substantially true.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
At the time, my wardrobe consisted mostly of neon backless shirts and tank tops, and an eclectic assortment of flip-flops, both formal and informal.
—Alisha Fernandez Miranda, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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
The rest, the court wrote, consisted mostly of predictions, speculation, or opinion — or was substantially true.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
At the time, my wardrobe consisted mostly of neon backless shirts and tank tops, and an eclectic assortment of flip-flops, both formal and informal.
—Alisha Fernandez Miranda, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted
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The precocious young Goff corresponded with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright early in his career.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDaniel’s first two seasons in Miami corresponded with a high-octane offense and back-to-back playoff berths for the first time since the early 2000s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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In fact, during the 2003-2008 stretch, XLE leadership coincided with the S & P 500 being in a persistent uptrend for the majority of that run.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mane gets one over Salah… again Salah and Mane’s careers have closely coincided as African players of the same age, 33, who won six trophies together at Liverpool.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The state of Idaho asked the Supreme Court to hear the case, and this past summer the court agreed to review it.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike skinny jeans, this style is fitted through the thigh and keeps a consistent width through the ankle, resulting in a tailoredlook.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The really tough thing is actually to fit the parts together at the same time.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Consisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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