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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  • Selected from 1,050 feature films and 2,400 shorts, this year’s Critics’ Week lineup comprises 11 features and 13 short films, with seven titles in competition – including five first features and two second films — and four special screenings.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Though this high-end development comprises eight, four-bedroom units, each rental has a spacious floorplan and private balcony so all tenants have enough space.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • This assortment includes the cult-classic 101 Ointment, which contains the brand's only ultra-medical grade lanolin.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The rich-girl scent from a French fragrance house contains notes of lychee, peach, orange blossom and musk.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • That includes whether to reestablish specialized care, such as intensive pediatric services, or rely on nearby institutions like Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for certain treatments.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The package includes long-range strike drones, intelligence and reconnaissance drones, logistics drones and maritime capabilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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