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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consist (of)
  1. comprise
  2. contain
  3. include
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  • Hims & Hers revenue comprises retail and wholesale sales, with retail accounting for 97% of the company’s total sales.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Altogether, the contemporary beach retreat comprises a five-bedroom main house, a pool house and two one-bedroom guest dwellings across the two-third-acre parcel.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 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
  • The roster includes Alex Cooper, Alix Earle, Charli D’Amelio, Jake Shane, Kai Cenat and Emma Chamberlain.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The dress included a high neckline and slightly elevated shoulders.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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