as in members
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 constituents
Aside from being a militant group, Hezbollah also functions as a political party that has lawmakers in the legislature and a social services arm that serves many of its constituents, primarily in the south of the country.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In recent weeks, lawmakers in Washington have been under pressure from constituents who are also demanding accountability in the case.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Cawthorn, 30, served one term in Congress representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but his constituents voted him out of office after a series of scandals turned him from a rising star in the Republican Party to a name associated with trouble.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Miles said the needs of constituents grow as Tarrant County’s population grows.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
While some members were praised, others faced angry constituents concerned that the bill would harm the vulnerable.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Depending on the composition, the manufacturer may recommend taking these supplements with food to better absorb the other constituents.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers heard concerns from constituents over the August recess that Trump would make good on his threats to deploy the National Guard to other blue cities.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have been monitoring the numbers and fielding calls from constituents.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In recent weeks, lawmakers in Washington have been under pressure from constituents who are also demanding accountability in the case.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Cawthorn, 30, served one term in Congress representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but his constituents voted him out of office after a series of scandals turned him from a rising star in the Republican Party to a name associated with trouble.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Miles said the needs of constituents grow as Tarrant County’s population grows.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
While some members were praised, others faced angry constituents concerned that the bill would harm the vulnerable.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Depending on the composition, the manufacturer may recommend taking these supplements with food to better absorb the other constituents.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers heard concerns from constituents over the August recess that Trump would make good on his threats to deploy the National Guard to other blue cities.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have been monitoring the numbers and fielding calls from constituents.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
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McCarthy has discussed the challenges of being away from his family members and his fiancee, Katya Kuropas, as well as mainly being confined to a dorm room.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Several members of Gravel & Grit submitted a formal complaint July 23 to the joint committee to request a full investigation into the Franklin County prison project.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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To infer causality or intent within those actions is even more difficult, if not impossible, when so many other factors are at play beyond Paqueta’s control.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many other factors play into how bills are ultimately calculated.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Time is one of the critical components in the way Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell views quarterback development.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sorger noted that major players such as NVIDIA already use optical components in their AI systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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For this cleaning method, a combination of vinegar and baking soda is best because of the acidity and abrasiveness of the ingredients.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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There's very little battlefield action, the war elements mostly taking place in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, where many soldiers, including Australian medical student protagonist Dorrigo Evans (Jacob Elordi), are forced to work on the Burma railway.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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