consists (of)

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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  • It’s been tough to look at who comprises the Penguins’ bottom-six forwards and not conclude that Puljujärvi belongs in the lineup.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The two-story home, being sold furnished, comprises two wings connected by an airy hallway.
    Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
    Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The last thing a woman’s college basketball player should consider is turning pro early, and that includes USC’s Juju Watkins.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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