consists

present tense third-person singular of consist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consists The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury. Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 In most of its operational cities, Waymo's fleet consists solely of Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 Although its membership consists mostly of appointees named by Biden, the members historically avoid political conflicts. Rob Wile, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025 Several geologists consulted by The New York Times said that an Iranian survey of the Fordo area, published in 2020 in Geopersia, an academic journal from the University of Tehran, indicates that the rock there consists largely of ignimbrite, a type of volcanic rock. Samuel Granados, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 There’s no artificial aftertaste to be found here thanks to a short ingredient list that consists mainly of carbonated water, fruit juice, sea salt, herbs or spices, and probiotics. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 Our team consists largely of product managers, operations managers and creative specialists, whose decisions directly affect the business. Anatolii Kasianov, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consists
Verb
  • The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Each of the four houses at Hogwarts corresponds to a natural element — as do each of the twelve zodiac signs.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The decline in Black homeownership coincides with a rise in Black unemployment.
    Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This year in particular, the 9/9 portal coincides with the moon in Aries — the first sign of the zodiac — creating a balance between endings and beginnings, especially with Saturn retrograde stationed at the last degree of Pisces while Neptune retrograde journeys through the first degree of Aries.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025

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