constituents

plural of constituent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of constituents El-Sayed is a handy bogeyman for Republican politicians who seek to scare their constituents into voting for them instead of the foreboding Arab name on the ballot. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Some of his constituents live a two-hour drive or longer from medical centers that typically host clinical trials. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 In most cases, constituents can have a say in which projects are selected. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 And when a trillion-dollar company receives generous tax incentives for a building that employs relatively few permanent workers, local officials are entitled to ask what their constituents are getting. — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Within six minutes, the polymer decomposed into soluble constituents, leaving only residual material behind. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Based on conversations with constituents from our district, this economy has gotten worse for working class families. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Frequent elections, impatient constituents and the unrelenting pressure of the news cycle do not provide rewards for gazing into crystal balls or enacting visionary policies whose benefits may only be evident years later. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 An exclusive NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll released Tuesday found an overwhelming majority of voters believe current members of Congress are out of touch with their constituents’ spending habits. — Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
  • Polis also authorized the use of National Guard members to assist with rescue efforts in southwest Colorado.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • All six members of the Arkansas congressional delegation did not respond to the paper.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Home ownership doesn’t always mean stability, so consider these factors before deciding whether to rent or buy.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Those factors are putting homeownership out of reach for many buyers while others delay a purchase and hope for more favorable conditions, perhaps in the spring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Peanut brittle in individual packages lack the name of producer and ingredients.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a breakdown of some of the ingredients that make this antiaging serum more than just a pretty face.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many can be valuable components of a balanced diet, including the Mediterranean diet.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • These mechanical details are not only functional components but also part of the overall visual language of the tool.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Writer Arati Menon heads to Kitchen on the Edge of the World, a four-day event where top chefs harness the Arctic elements and local ingredients to create extraordinary culinary experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The gaps between elements aren’t consistent, which makes the buds look seem cheaply put together.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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