consists (of)

Definition of consists (of)next
present tense third-person singular of consist (of)
as in comprises
to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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  • The 62,000-square-mile territory—home to major oil deposits and natural resources—comprises two-thirds of Guyana and has become a flashpoint in South American geopolitics and energy markets.
    Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
  • This segment comprises many diverse companies, so this analysis will highlight some of the group's strengths and weaknesses.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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  • Barker’s other heroes include Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, comics whose work contains an undeniable dark streak, and who share his prankster’s spirit and high tolerance for unease.
    Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • The system contains a black hole and a massive blue supergiant star orbiting each other.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
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  • That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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