General synonyms:
* Comprise
* Include
* Contain
* Encompass
* Embrace
* Involve
* Be made up of
* Be composed of
More specific synonyms:
* Be constituted by (formal)
* Be formed by
* Be built of
* Be based on (for ideas or principles)
Example:
* Original: The team consists of five players.
* Synonym: The team is made up of five players.
Note: The best synonym to use will depend on the specific context of your sentence.