consisted (of)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisted (of)
  1. comprised
  2. contained
  3. included
Verb
  • In 2024, Black players comprised just 6% of major-league rosters — the lowest percentage since 1955.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Telemundo successfully targeted Gen Z, who comprised one-third of Peacock's World Cup audience.
    — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of comprised
Verb
  • Previously, the bazaar lasted a full weekend, according to previous Bee coverage, but it is now contained to a single-day event on Saturday.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The computer industry once contained many companies producing general-purpose machines.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of contained
Verb
  • The spa Down the steps from the main building is the spa with two double treatment rooms where guests can enjoy a daily massage, included in the rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • All had been shot, and the injuries included gunshot wounds to an arm, leg, abdomen and lower leg, Gregg said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Definition of included
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“Consisted (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisted%20%28of%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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