cons.
abbreviation
(in prescriptions) conserve; keep.
cons.
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cons.
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American
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consecrated.
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conservative.
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consolidated.
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consonant.
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constable.
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constitution.
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constitutional.
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construction.
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consul.
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consulting.
Cons.
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American
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Conservative.
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Constable.
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Constitution.
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Consul.
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Consulting.
Cons.
British
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Conservative
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Constitution
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Consul
Etymology
Origin of cons.
From the Latin word conservā
Example Sentences
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Cons: MLB is not likely to add two Southern teams in such close proximity, and Nashville appears to have a head start on Charlotte.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023
He wrote a book on this theme in 2006, Crunchy Cons, and launched a blog by that name at Beliefnet.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2023
Cons: It's also home to plenty of toxic content, especially in the realm of diet and nutrition.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2023
Both part of the brand’s Cons skate squad, Lopez and Herrera’s stories intersect in “As You Wish,” an intimate look at their native and found communities in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Cons: She didn't know her new address yet, or even the general direction to start walking.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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