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
During a government shutdown, only members of Congress are allowed to give tours of the Capitol, sparing staff from the extra work, while also halting a service provided for these offices’ constituents.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
But many Republicans in Congress are just starting to realize their constituents are going to be hit harder than the Democrats on both of these issues.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Both companies are constituents in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) .
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
But the incumbent Democrat said his constituents are steering him forward on multiple fronts.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Representatives for East San Jose noted the importance of preserving healthcare for their constituents.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Nielsen's east side constituents oppose that because there are already about two dozen gas stations within a two-mile radius of the site, according to city staff.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin acknowledged the city must rebuild trust with its constituents but maintained confidence in its about 230 employees to provide vital services for residents.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Marsden’s campaign emphasizes government transparency with new economic developments moving into town and supports developing housing options for constituents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
But many Republicans in Congress are just starting to realize their constituents are going to be hit harder than the Democrats on both of these issues.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Both companies are constituents in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) .
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
But the incumbent Democrat said his constituents are steering him forward on multiple fronts.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Representatives for East San Jose noted the importance of preserving healthcare for their constituents.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Nielsen's east side constituents oppose that because there are already about two dozen gas stations within a two-mile radius of the site, according to city staff.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin acknowledged the city must rebuild trust with its constituents but maintained confidence in its about 230 employees to provide vital services for residents.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Marsden’s campaign emphasizes government transparency with new economic developments moving into town and supports developing housing options for constituents.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
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Some Christian groups in Nigeria, however, have called for more to be done to protect members of their faith, as violence has undeniably affected the nation.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, having some extra small plates around before the big meal is a clever way to keep hungry family members out of the kitchen.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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According to co-creator Andy Muschietti, who also directed the films, Welcome to Derry will adapt the book's various interludes, which dig deep into Derry's violent history and how its namesake creature factors into it.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other factors are social, psychological, economic and developmental.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
31 Oct. 2025
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Criterion one is mostly addressed through hardware reinforcement and clever engineering, for example, coating internal components in heat-resistant silicone and keeping moving parts to a minimum.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The approach of Feltner integrates education and mentorship as core components of workforce development.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Locavore is Bali’s most celebrated fine dining spot, where jungle-to-table tasting menus spotlight native ingredients and inventive technique.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sweet treat's main ingredients include sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Taken together, these triumphal and tragic elements constitute the ingredients for an epic historical narrative that defies all moralistic categories, a story rooted in the coexistence of grandeur and failure, brilliance and blindness, grace and sin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her fusion of art rock, electronic, and pop elements in her music has earned her a place among the most influential artists of her generation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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