CONSISTING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

consisting

verb

present participle of consist

as in corresponding

to be in agreement on every point that account consists with the information in the other reports

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Recent Examples of consisting South Sudan’s population, consisting predominantly of people from African cultures that tend to adhere to Christian or animist beliefs, and Sudan’s largely Muslim and Arab northern government had long been at odds. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The Brickies have 14 seniors and could potentially field a starting lineup consisting exclusively of players from that class. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Coach Day has assembled a staff consisting largely of former NFL coaches and coordinators, and the addition of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith feels like a particularly noteworthy one to keep an eye on. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Assistant general managers typically work a minimum 48-hour work week consisting primarily of early mornings and afternoons, including most weekends and holidays, according to the listing. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The meet continues Thursday, a day consisting largely of women’s preliminaries, followed by men’s finals Friday and women’s finals Saturday. — Mike Wilson, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Existing commercial solar panels are also physically bulky systems consisting not just of photovoltaic materials but also of thick protective glass, encapsulation layers, metallic contacts, mounting hardware, and structural framing. — New Atlas, 26 May 2026 Starship’s tanks hold about 1,500 metric tons of propellant, consisting mainly of liquid oxygen and liquid methane cooled to cryogenic temperatures. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 At the beginning of the film, viewers are treated to a brief glimpse of Linda’s quiet home life, consisting mostly of nights spent watching Survivor and tending to her pet cockatiel, Sweetie. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisting

Verb

Like Bill Gates and MacKenzie Scott today, Rosenwald realized that people who command great wealth have corresponding responsibilities to help others.

— Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Each doughnut is topped with pieces resembling their corresponding characters.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Verb

But something fascinating was happening behind the scenes, coinciding with the disaster that had sent Olin overseas and left her bandmates, Augustin and Nathan Slone — located in New York City — shocked.

— Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
In October, Snyder says,The Librarians will be released on major streaming platforms coinciding with Banned Book Week.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of coinciding

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Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026