constituents

plural of constituent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of constituents My constituents are worried about their utilities, their interest rates and their retirements. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 As with most Californians, the rising cost of living and especially the price of housing are major concerns for constituents. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 No town halls for 18 months In recent years, Marshall has drawn criticism for avoiding holding public appearances to hear constituents. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Retired as both a lawyer and small business consultant, Peterson, 64, said her full-time job now is getting elected to the Illinois House of Representatives and, once there, making her sole occupation representing her constituents. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 This helps explain why the market has had narrow leadership of late, with many stocks underneath the hood struggling; more than half of the S & P 500’s constituents are trading below their 200-day average . — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Even the constituents of atoms—the protons and neutrons that make up atomic nuclei—couldn’t immediately coalesce. — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026 But Chadbourne, who regularly attends rallies in support of girls having their own spaces, will tell you that the Democrats are alienating their own constituents. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Steeped in sumptuous sapphires, the lineup nods to Taylor’s engagement ring from British actor Michael Wilding, a Bulgari sautoir Burton surprised the star with for her 40th, and other beloved jewelry box constituents. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
  • There are existing tensions between the city and its advisory boards, with members frequently expressing frustration that city leaders fail to take their recommendations seriously.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Viet Tan, a pro-democracy group composed of members of the Vietnamese diaspora, published a report in September that documented 20 cases where Vietnamese authorities pursued critics and activists outside its own borders.
    — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • On the lower level lie the Oceanfront Balcony and Premium Oceanfront Balcony rooms, with the same factors distinguishing Premium from not.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, over in Asia, a top McKinsey executive laid out what sets Asia's owner-CEOs apart, drawing on the firm's research that helps filter out the key factors that determine successful leadership.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The massage oils incorporate pre-Hispanic ingredients, like mezcal, amaranth, and chocolate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Rebound Cream is a daily leave-in solution designed to fight frizz, restore shine and add definition, with ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil and rosemary extract.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, on the charging case, iFixit struggled to access its components without damaging the external plastic.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The construction pairs adjustable foam with pocket coils, which iSense says combines familiar hybrid components with the option for each sleeper to adjust how firm or soft their side feels.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Together, these architectural and symbolic elements mediate between order and chaos, memory and transformation.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors accused the two men of planning and acquiring the elements to make a chlorine bomb as well as using the internet to identify and research potential targets.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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