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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
Piwowarczyk said his office has received calls from constituents concerned about the potency of these products.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Crane's office has put out guidance for those affected by the shutdown, and says his office will stay fully operational to help constituents.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Their own constituents will ultimately bear the cost.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Alex Titcomb, who is a lead proponent of enacting the referendum on absentee voting in the upcoming elections, said this ballot incident is exactly why constituents in Maine need stricter absentee voting regulations.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Vought cited concerns over diversity and equity practices rather than the shutdown but the action directly hit constituents of Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, both of whom represent New York in Congress.
—Jamie Tarabay, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
What To Know A coalition of House Democrats urged immediate action from McMahon after hearing from constituents that their tax refunds and Social Security benefits had been seized by the Department of Education without advance notice as required by law.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Republicans in Congress think Democrats are destined to blink given the costs to constituents.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Crane's office has put out guidance for those affected by the shutdown, and says his office will stay fully operational to help constituents.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Their own constituents will ultimately bear the cost.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Alex Titcomb, who is a lead proponent of enacting the referendum on absentee voting in the upcoming elections, said this ballot incident is exactly why constituents in Maine need stricter absentee voting regulations.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Vought cited concerns over diversity and equity practices rather than the shutdown but the action directly hit constituents of Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, both of whom represent New York in Congress.
—Jamie Tarabay, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
What To Know A coalition of House Democrats urged immediate action from McMahon after hearing from constituents that their tax refunds and Social Security benefits had been seized by the Department of Education without advance notice as required by law.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Republicans in Congress think Democrats are destined to blink given the costs to constituents.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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Church members voted to buy 10 acres on Lebanon Road in 1964, broke ground in 1965 and held their first service in 1966.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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However, when siblings were included in the analysis – controlling for environmental, medical and genetic factors that could have contributed – the small, elevated risk disappeared.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But no rigorous studies have found links between autism and vaccines or medications, or their components such as thimerosal or formaldehyde.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This recipe has two components—a crunchy streusel topping, and a simple stir-together batter.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the snapshots below, common UPF ingredients are easy to spot in a range of popular foods.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chef Yasmin Nasir is helping families in Gaza adapt recipes to make the most of the limited ingredients available.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The image model appears across various elements of the app, including AI Mode for Search, Google Lens, and Circle to Search.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The home features a steel frame with thick, insulated panels and can withstand the natural weather elements.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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