consisted; consisting; consists
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: to be composed or made up
—usually used with of
Breakfast consisted of cereal, milk, and fruit.
The team consists of five players.
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: to be consistent
it consists with the facts
con·sist
ˈkän-ˌsist 
: makeup or composition (as of coal sizes or a railroad train) by classes, types, or grades and arrangement
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Examples of consist in a Sentence
Verb
that account consists with the information in the other reports
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EW.com, 21 May 2024
Factors to Consider in Compression Socks for Pregnancy Fabric
Typically, compression socks are made from a fabric blend consisting mostly of elastane (spandex or Lycra), nylon, or polyester.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 May 2024
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Verb
The cast consists primarily of real Joffrey dancers (whose stories inspired the script) with the Hollywood additions of Neve Campbell (who also co-wrote and produced the film) as Ry, a dancer at the company; Malcolm McDowell as its eccentric director; and James Franco as Ry's boyfriend.
—EW.com, 21 May 2024
Factors to Consider in Compression Socks for Pregnancy Fabric
Typically, compression socks are made from a fabric blend consisting mostly of elastane (spandex or Lycra), nylon, or polyester.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 May 2024
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“Consist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consist. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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