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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
No Virginia governor can serve consecutive terms due to the state constitution.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s true enough — but constitutions can be changed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Takaichi aligns with the late former prime minister's push to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution and boost the country’s defense capabilities.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the country enshrined nuclear weapons in its constitution, underscoring how salient the Kim regime views the capability to its survival.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s true enough — but constitutions can be changed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Takaichi aligns with the late former prime minister's push to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution and boost the country’s defense capabilities.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the country enshrined nuclear weapons in its constitution, underscoring how salient the Kim regime views the capability to its survival.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Crown and dignity Catalina Ruiz Navarro, a Colombian feminist activist and journalist based in Mexico City, argued that the nature of beauty pageants like Miss Universe places women in a patriarchal position.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her take on ballet barre classes blend the discipline with Pilates and yoga principles, and is designed to develop a strong, muscular physique while strengthening the core with balance, grounding and breathing techniques.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians in the West Bank are subject to military law, while Israeli settlers are subject to Israeli civilian law.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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More than half of states now have some form of school cellphone ban enshrined in law, and about two-thirds of school principals reported in a recent RAND survey that their schools have an all-day cellphone ban in place.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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But inside the party’s campaign circles, few doubt that Newsom’s next act is already well underway.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are also numerous acts looking to win a Grammy for the first time or the first time in a long time.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unless the category could be brought under control, the excess threatened to self-propagate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Weng has co-authored two studies that help ensure smooth motion and self-balance in robots.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The final shape of Fence was to be determined by whatever land-use permissions were granted to the Christos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Designed by women, for women, the Trailmix Cargo Pants are lightweight, durable, and stretchy, with an adjustable waistband that actually stays put, and a flattering shape that’s hard to find in women’s hiking gear.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Individual customers' bills will vary according to their usage rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Drew Maloney, the CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, a trade association of for-profit electric utilities, suggested that only some states are the drivers of higher average electric bills.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Glenn, the clear point person in the organization as a former Jets first-round pick with a strong personality and the advantage of being hired before the GM, Darren Mougey, is in a less favorable position now.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson told me that each character—even the repugnant ones—is a facet of his own personality.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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