consisting

VERB

exist, reside

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dwell subsist

STRONG

abide be inhere lie repose rest

WEAK

be contained in be expressed by be found in

Antonyms

STRONG

be active energize move stand

Example Sentences

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The eight-person jury, consisting of five women and three men, began deliberations a bit before 1900 GMT, a judicial source said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It owns a majority stake in a lender called International Senior Loan Program, consisting of equity and subordinated notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Sawe reportedly took on 115g of carbohydrates per hour during the race, following a breakfast consisting of two slices of bread with honey and tea.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Gamble, who turns 36 in June, is a running back and linebacker for the Los Angeles Legends in the Women’s National Football Conference, a full-contact professional league consisting of 16 franchises across the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I was assigned a corner consisting of two boys in their teens.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane