as in member
one of the parts that make up a whole
the soil contained all of the necessary constituents for growing crops
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Recent Examples of constituent
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
And momentous enough to merit him a post-match kiss from Queen Máxima of The Netherlands, who along with King Willem-Alexander attended in honor of the autonomous constituent country within the Dutch Kingdom.
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Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
According to Hensley, the bill was prompted by a constituent request and evolved during the legislative process.
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Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Their roles include hearing from constituents, taking account of local concerns, debating policy, authorizing spending, overseeing the executive branch and making laws.
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Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
And momentous enough to merit him a post-match kiss from Queen Máxima of The Netherlands, who along with King Willem-Alexander attended in honor of the autonomous constituent country within the Dutch Kingdom.
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Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Adjective
While many of Swalwell’s staffers have already quit, remaining staffers not involved in constituent services would lose their jobs and receive no severance pay.
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Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
According to Hensley, the bill was prompted by a constituent request and evolved during the legislative process.
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Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for constituent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituent
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Some parents and community members have still been frustrated.
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
Adjective
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In a renowned 2006 review published in Educational Research Review, researchers traced how working memory evolved from a simple storage system into a more dynamic, multi-component process.
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Much of Lofton’s research looks at developing a multi-level, multi-component food system intervention to address food insecurity inequities amongst Black American residents living in predominantly Black communities.
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
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Additionally, a firm's or advisor's appearance in our list does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm or advisor.
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Given the size of these markets and how unpredictable soccer can be, individual bets can end up either very profitable or very costly.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Zandi factors in military spending, rising energy and commodity prices, as well as interest rates.
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“Constituent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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