consists

present tense third-person singular of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consists In Billie’s case, that consists mostly of neighborhood walks and the occasional hiking trail. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026 In an interview with the Observer responding to the scandal, Nazir said that his writing process consists largely of speech-to-text dictation on an Android phone. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 The 59-member caucus consists entirely of Democrats, including more than a third from Southern states. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Clinker consists predominantly of calcium silicate minerals known as alite and belite, compounds largely responsible for cement’s strength and hardening behavior. New Atlas, 26 May 2026 The liquid, which consists mainly of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, is used with heat to break down wood to make kraft paper, a durable material used in packaging, shopping bags and other products. ABC News, 26 May 2026 The 59-member Congressional Black Caucus consists entirely of Democrats, including more than a third from Southern states. Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 This super voting class, which consists largely of Elon Musk, gives existing shareholders nearly all say over corporate governance matters. David Trainer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 Fiber, which consists primarily of cellulose, is a polysaccharide with glucose molecules that are linked using a beta bond. Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consists
Verb
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • But the duo’s time in the judges’ seats also coincides with preparations for the third and final season of their show Survival of the Thickest.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026

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“Consists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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