consists

present tense third-person singular of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consists Rookie fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins is suiting up for his first game, joining a unit that consists today of Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Demarcus Robinson and Skyy Moore. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025 The menu consists mostly of a caviar list and a $95 per person prix fixe. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025 These were casks previously used to age Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine (a blend that consists mostly of Grenache Noir, along with some Syrah, and a bit of Mourvèdre, among a few other grape varietals). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 This area consists mostly of traditional shophouses and hidden gems, such as independently run bookstores with local literature and quaint cafés. Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025 The area consists primarily of industrial warehouses, some commercial buildings and a few vacant lots. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury. Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 In most of its operational cities, Waymo's fleet consists solely of Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 Although its membership consists mostly of appointees named by Biden, the members historically avoid political conflicts. Rob Wile, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consists
Verb
  • The drills were the biggest ever this year, involving more than 20,000 reservists and double the timeline of 2024’s, an extension that corresponds to swelling fears of a Chinese attack.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The action coincides with controllers’ first full missing paycheck since the shutdown began.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Golub said the project fully conforms to Antioch’s General Plan, zoning standards, and housing element requirements and that the city had already confirmed its compliance.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Consists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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