consists

verb

Definition of consistsnext
present tense third-person singular of consist
as in corresponds
to be in agreement on every point that account consists with the information in the other reports

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  1. corresponds
  2. coincides
  3. conforms
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  • As an annual salary, the figure corresponds roughly to the top 2% of American earners.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to astrology, each zodiac sign corresponds with unique personality traits and characteristics.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of corresponds
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  • This coincides with Sam starting to recover fragments of her memory after a car accident following a holiday party.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The recent selloff coincides with losses across risk-forward financial assets, including stocks, as the S&P 500 is down 2% over the last week.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of coincides
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  • With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conforms
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