consisted (of)

Definition of consisted (of)next
past tense of consist (of)
as in comprised
to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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  • Two years later, Beef is coming back for season 2 on April 16; the new season is comprised of an all-new cast and features a fresh, dramatic story.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Capping it all off, literally, is a retractable soft-top roof comprised partially of cashmere.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Firefighters in northern Colorado contained a small wildfire burning near Horsetooth Reservoir west of Fort Collins on Thursday night and lifted evacuation orders east of the reservoir.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • Trump nominated Warsh in late January, following a lengthy search process that included nearly a dozen candidates.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Other softball winners included Lake Mary, Leesburg and Olympia.
    Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Consisted (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted%20%28of%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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