CONSISTING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

consisting

verb

present participle of consist

as in corresponding

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

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Recent Examples of consisting Coach Day has assembled a staff consisting largely of former NFL coaches and coordinators, and the addition of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith feels like a particularly noteworthy one to keep an eye on. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Assistant general managers typically work a minimum 48-hour work week consisting primarily of early mornings and afternoons, including most weekends and holidays, according to the listing. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The meet continues Thursday, a day consisting largely of women’s preliminaries, followed by men’s finals Friday and women’s finals Saturday. — Mike Wilson, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Existing commercial solar panels are also physically bulky systems consisting not just of photovoltaic materials but also of thick protective glass, encapsulation layers, metallic contacts, mounting hardware, and structural framing. — New Atlas, 26 May 2026 Starship’s tanks hold about 1,500 metric tons of propellant, consisting mainly of liquid oxygen and liquid methane cooled to cryogenic temperatures. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 At the beginning of the film, viewers are treated to a brief glimpse of Linda’s quiet home life, consisting mostly of nights spent watching Survivor and tending to her pet cockatiel, Sweetie. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026 Their interest lay in the contemporary pop culture of their time, consisting largely of rock ‘n’ roll and beach movies starring Annette Fuicello and Frankie Avalon. — Raj Tawney, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 Women’s health is often thought of as consisting solely of reproductive health issues. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consisting

Verb

The corresponding move there could be Gavin Sheets, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, going on the IL.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
In a corresponding roster move, the Patriots released tight end Jeremiah Franklin.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of corresponding

Verb

The current reality television moment is coinciding with a time when traditional celebrities have ever more control over their image.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
In an era of galloping energy demands – coinciding with the rising impact of global warming – more countries are seeking to add nuclear power to their energy sources.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of coinciding

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026