consisting (of)

verb

Definition of consisting (of)next
present participle of consist (of)
as in comprising
to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisting (of)
  1. comprising
  2. containing
  3. including
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  • These teams, comprising representatives from various departments, ensure that AI initiatives align with broader business goals and address specific operational challenges.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The company has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusion, with women comprising 61 percent of its workforce and 41 percent of management positions and is on track in its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprising
Verb
  • Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
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  • Florida had won four in a row, including a 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The bottom line is that the BOI filings are now due by January 13, 2025, including a 12-day extension just granted by FINCEN.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Consisting (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisting%20%28of%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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