consist (of)

verb

Definition of consist (of)next
as in to comprise
to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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  1. comprise
  2. contain
  3. include
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  • Designed by legendary Italian coachbuilder Zagato, powered by an all-American GM small-block V-8, and hand-built in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the AC 378 GT Zagato comprises just 10 examples made between 2012 and 2013.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Its electric division comprises more than 200 engineers.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of comprise
Verb
  • Larger starter kits frequently contain parts for related projects, and buying one can often be easier than compiling an extensive shopping list.
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Investment decisions should not be made solely based on information contained herein.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of contain
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the Wisconsin state Senate saw Democrats win a trio of close races to narrow the Republican majority; that included one particularly high-cost battle for District 8.
    JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Disney+’s Australian originals include Last Days of the Space Age, which debuted last month, and Season 2 of Shipwreck Hunters Australia, which is currently filming in Perth.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of include
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“Consist (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist%20%28of%29. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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