CONSISTING (OF) Synonyms: 13 Similar Words

consisting (of)

verb

present participle of consist (of)

as in comprising

to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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In a speech following Tuesday's ceremony, Netanyahu reiterated his claim that Arab politicians, who represent a minority comprising 20% of Israel's population, cannot be trusted.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
The system comprising a six seabed landers has been deployed at the Endurance CO₂ store, around 93 miles (150 kilometers) off the coast of Teesside, before carbon dioxide injection begins.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of comprising

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But containing the outbreak depends on sustained funding for frontline health workers, community surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing, and treatment.

— Anthony W. Gambino, Time, 13 Nov. 2026
Leo, the constellation containing the shower's radiant, doesn't rise until late, so the better opportunity comes after midnight and toward the predawn hours.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of containing

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Schmulling suspects customers will find other ways to buy THC drinks, including looking to neighboring states or other available markets.

— Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Twelve of those signers were elected last week, including board president-elect Jessica Biggs.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

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