CONSIST Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

consist

verb

kən-ˈsist

Definition of consist

as in to correspond

to be in agreement on every point that account consists with the information in the other reports

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Recent Examples of consist The top third of the back of the TV consists only of the OLED panel and its metal frame, which combined are a fraction of an inch thick. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 The film consists largely of anonymous testimony from 24 members of Israel’s military and intelligence services. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Grooming Foot grooming consists mostly of nail trimming and removing calluses and dead skin. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 These proofs consist solely in the destruction of sin, sickness, and death by the power of Spirit, as Jesus destroyed them. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consist

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Neither corresponds to any investigation, case, incident, or call for service.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
But the date passed with no sign of an opening and without North Korea doing corresponding works on its side.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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These unprecedented attacks in waters near NATO countries coincide with a growing wave of incidents attributed to Russian hybrid or gray-zone warfare tactics.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
This shift coincided with a competitive Republican primary and an uncompetitive Democratic primary for governor in 2026, while both parties held competitive gubernatorial primaries in 2022.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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