consists (of)

verb

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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  1. comprises
  2. contains
  3. includes
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  • The electrode of a regular battery comprises particles that are about 50 times thinner than human hair.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprises
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  • Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
Verb
  • This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of includes
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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