consist of

verb

consisted of; consisting of; consists of
Synonyms of consist ofnext
: to be formed or made up of (specified things or people)
Breakfast consisted of cereal, fruit, and orange juice.
Coal consists mostly of carbon.
His wardrobe consists almost entirely of jeans and T-shirts.
The crowd consisted mainly/largely of teenage girls.

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Some fans are staunch defenders of the polarizing pork sandwich, which consists of a boneless pork patty smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, topped with onions and pickles and served on a toasted roll. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Such armor typically consists of an outer sacrificial bumper that is separated from the main craft by space. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The actress’ vibrant gown consisted of a conservative mock neckline and long sleeves that gave way to a voluminous A-line skirt. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 After teasing the collab on their respective social channels earlier this week, the two have officially released their 37-piece collection—consisting of knits, jackets, and pants—in stores and online worldwide today. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consist of

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“Consist of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consist%20of. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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