consisting

Definition of consistingnext
present participle of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consisting 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 Their interest lay in the contemporary pop culture of their time, consisting largely of rock ‘n’ roll and beach movies starring Annette Fuicello and Frankie Avalon. Raj Tawney, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 Women’s health is often thought of as consisting solely of reproductive health issues. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026 The Roman soldiers guarding the fortlet enjoyed views of open pastures and cleared woodland consisting mainly of alder, hazel, and willow, with smaller amounts of oak and birch. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026 During training camp in 2023, as the organization monitored a secondary consisting entirely of players on rookie contracts or veteran-minimum deals, there was a sense around the Rams that this could be the new model. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026 As a result of the workforce reduction, the company expects to incur charges of approximately $450 million to $500 million, consisting primarily of severance payments, employee benefits and noncash expenses related to share vesting, according to a securities filing. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisting
Verb
  • In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
  • For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.
    Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Father's Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
  • Joby is most of the way through Phase 4 and has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Certification.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026

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“Consisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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