as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream
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The executive order called on all agency heads to submit a report within 90 days that details the findings of a review for consistency with the law and the policy of the U.S. to encourage energy exploration and production.
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Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
Speaking of cereal, try crushing it with a plastic bag with a rolling pin in batches to help achieve an even consistency for the crust—doing it all at once can turn some of it into dust while others bits remain too large.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
For many years, the Jets have struggled to find consistency in that job, which is particularly important under a defensive-minded coach.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Players with her versatility and consistency are in short supply, and having her on a fresh contract bodes well for the Dash’s long-overdue rebuild.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Shelley Nelson, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
Speaking of cereal, try crushing it with a plastic bag with a rolling pin in batches to help achieve an even consistency for the crust—doing it all at once can turn some of it into dust while others bits remain too large.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
For many years, the Jets have struggled to find consistency in that job, which is particularly important under a defensive-minded coach.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Players with her versatility and consistency are in short supply, and having her on a fresh contract bodes well for the Dash’s long-overdue rebuild.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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