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
Other people worked as porteurs (mineral carriers), laveurs (mineral washers), and ramasseurs (groups, consisting mainly of children, who pick up slag that has been discarded near the mines).
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Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Around 2005, official estimates placed the country’s reserves at roughly 77 to 80 billion barrels, consisting primarily of conventional crude.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
But the person who spends the entire game making prop bets on his phone is experiencing a drama whose shape is fundamentally unrelated to the game and its outcome, consisting instead of a patchwork of mini-dramas centering on this pitch, that run, that pass play.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
This track, consisting largely of vocals and horn, gives me the feeling of actually floating.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2019, Pérez launched El Espacio 23, an art space that hosts artist residencies and showcases exhibitions consisting entirely of pieces from his own collection free of charge to the public.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Fox One will offer no bespoke content, Murdoch said, consisting solely of programming from Fox’s traditional media portfolio.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Kerry Taylor Auctions and Maurice Auction will host a unique sale in Paris that day, consisting entirely of Martin Margiela’s early work, with pieces from 1988 to 1994.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Around 2005, official estimates placed the country’s reserves at roughly 77 to 80 billion barrels, consisting primarily of conventional crude.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
But the person who spends the entire game making prop bets on his phone is experiencing a drama whose shape is fundamentally unrelated to the game and its outcome, consisting instead of a patchwork of mini-dramas centering on this pitch, that run, that pass play.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
This track, consisting largely of vocals and horn, gives me the feeling of actually floating.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2019, Pérez launched El Espacio 23, an art space that hosts artist residencies and showcases exhibitions consisting entirely of pieces from his own collection free of charge to the public.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Fox One will offer no bespoke content, Murdoch said, consisting solely of programming from Fox’s traditional media portfolio.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Kerry Taylor Auctions and Maurice Auction will host a unique sale in Paris that day, consisting entirely of Martin Margiela’s early work, with pieces from 1988 to 1994.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisting
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There are 300 seats in the gym, and fans will recognize that each spot has the image of its corresponding Pokémon from the Pokédex.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Braves designated pitcher George Soriano for assignment.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The current backdrop also offers opportune timing for the artificial intelligence trade, with an AI reboot largely coinciding with the Nvidia Blackwell cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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To accommodate both, the tourney moved up a month on the calendar, coinciding with the second week of the Australian Open.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Consisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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