consists

Definition of consistsnext
present tense third-person singular of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consists 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 While Fold consists almost entirely of four-on-the-floor rhythms, each track feels like it’s built for a different chapter of a larger, arcing DJ set. Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it. Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 The scientific evidence behind the drug so far consists mostly of small observational studies and open-label trials. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consists
Verb
  • Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 May 2026
  • The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.
    Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Children typically only wear diapers during a transitional phase that coincides with their development of speech and movement, their first forays into social engagement.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • The opening coincides with the peak of W hotel openings worldwide at the time.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Consists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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