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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Verb
  • Ciao Ristorante Italiano’s happy hour bar menu comprises bottled beers for $5, wine and draft beers for $7 and well drinks for $8.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The multi-arts event spans the venue’s entire site, which comprises multiple performance spaces and galleries.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
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  • The top 10 list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $300,000-$10,000,000.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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