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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
If passed by the House and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the property tax measures would appear on the November 2026 ballot and would require 60% of the vote to be added to the state’s constitution.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
There could however also be some positives on the horizon after a major fiscal package, which could lead to a major investment boost, was enshrined in Germany’s constitution earlier this year.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Zelensky said Ukraine could not accept that condition because doing so goes against his country’s constitution.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
In 2012, Wyoming amended its constitution, enshrining the right of adults to make their own health care decisions.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
There could however also be some positives on the horizon after a major fiscal package, which could lead to a major investment boost, was enshrined in Germany’s constitution earlier this year.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Zelensky said Ukraine could not accept that condition because doing so goes against his country’s constitution.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
In 2012, Wyoming amended its constitution, enshrining the right of adults to make their own health care decisions.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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Agassi said he was originally drawn to pickleball because of its social, inclusive nature.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Russia-Ukraine peace report card: C Experts are divided on the progress of negotiations, especially due to their secretive nature.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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At Coen’s instruction, Harvey’s shirtless photo from the combine was projected onto part of the screen covering the far wall, displaying the running back’s muscular physique.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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What Are The Benefits? Beyond the promise of a more toned physique, Dr. Levine explained that Emsculpt Neo offers serious functional benefits too.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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The state's Senate approved the proposal, which is modeled after Arizona’s law, on April 1.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Prosecution: Autism doesn’t prevent death penalty in any state Arguments that other states, such as Ohio and Kentucky, expanded their laws to bar people with serious mental illness from facing the death penalty don’t apply, Hippler said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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During his set at the T-Mobile Mane Stage, Combs performed a stack set of hits and sprinkled his act with huge surprise guests: Bailey Zimmerman, Good Charlotte and lastly, Garth Brooks.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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So tune in at those times to hear the DJs play such acts as MercyMe, Tauren Wells, Lauren Daigle and Chris Tomlin.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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One of my friends was getting eyelid surgery to address loose skin and look like her younger self.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Defensively, the Rockets just looked more like their old self.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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While the Trump administration is defending the ACA law in the case in question, should the federal government win, the precise shape preventive care coverage requirements will take depends on the discretion of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Consider this weekend our first warm-up for the W, the initial stretch to get our eyes and minds back into game-watching shape.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Also still pending this year is a measure to memorialize Jan. 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida and a bill that would require the state insurance plan to cover supplemental examinations, such as an MRI or ultrasound, when mammograms indicate questionable findings.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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More: Could a GOP bill prevent some married women from voting?—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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