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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
Harabedian, whose district represents survivors of the Eaton fire, is the lead author of the resolution, along with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks, whose constituents include those impacted by the Palisades fire.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys’ front office constituents met with Pickens’ representation, led by Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta of Athletes First, on Thursday in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine to notify them of the tag being placed.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Britt says that is what her constituents sent her to Washington to do.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
The proposal faced pushback from Councilmember Steve Goble, who said his constituents would likely oppose putting a dispensary in their neighborhood.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Idaho senator said public lands are an issue where 98% of constituents agree.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
They were elected and paid to represent their constituents in the federal government.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
As investors have witnessed capital shifting out of concentrated, high-valuation Mag 7 darlings, Dow constituents have enjoyed inflows as investors flock towards broader, higher-quality and inexpensive blue chips.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Given the magnitude of that investment, Mitchell told Sustain Charlotte his constituents need a better picture of the project.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Linh Tat, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys’ front office constituents met with Pickens’ representation, led by Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta of Athletes First, on Thursday in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine to notify them of the tag being placed.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Britt says that is what her constituents sent her to Washington to do.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
The proposal faced pushback from Councilmember Steve Goble, who said his constituents would likely oppose putting a dispensary in their neighborhood.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Idaho senator said public lands are an issue where 98% of constituents agree.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
They were elected and paid to represent their constituents in the federal government.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
As investors have witnessed capital shifting out of concentrated, high-valuation Mag 7 darlings, Dow constituents have enjoyed inflows as investors flock towards broader, higher-quality and inexpensive blue chips.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Given the magnitude of that investment, Mitchell told Sustain Charlotte his constituents need a better picture of the project.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop 34 exclusive deals from Amazon’s members-only section.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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The German Football Association (DFB) has a good eight million members, the Bundesliga is one of the strongest leagues in the world economically, and the stadiums are full, right the way down to regional league level.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To come up with its findings, the gaming company compared a number of factors in each city, including safety, the total number of bars per 100,000 people, the bars’ closing time, the average drink cost, the cost of half an appetizer, and the quality of music and other entertainment there.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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But other factors could weigh against Kalshi.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The resort leans into sourcing locally (wine, food, spa ingredients) and hiring locally.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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No harsh abrasives and only clean ingredients.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The proposal stated that companies had to show that components used in battery-storage facilities did not come from countries including China, Iran and North Korea that are listed in the Lone Star Cyber Security Act.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The company will start by participating in the research and development of solutions that cater to local markets, then design and produce components on the continent, and eventually assemble entire wind turbines there.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the concept of ‘Fishermen’s Song at Eventide’, the room design creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere through elements such as fishing nets, village architecture and sunset light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But there were also political elements to the choices.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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