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
The commission recommended 10 additional council members, a move that would cause each district to shed more than 100,000 residents, leaving each member with about 159,000 constituents.
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Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
This is sadly part of a larger trend by the mayor in putting his movement ahead of the best interests of his constituents.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
In my own district, constituents are facing a perfect storm.
—Alex Lee, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.
—Kyley Sitton, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
Both Burnham and Kenyon declined to speak with CNN, saying they were focused on talking directly to constituents rather than the media.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Lawmakers have a busy summer of negotiations ahead of them with pressure from both the governor's office and their constituents to craft data center regulations that stakeholders and legislators can live with.
—Nikoel Hytrek, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Of listening to constituents plead for help with problems local governments can’t really solve, and feeling their hearts break because their constituents are also their neighbors and their friends.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
And that means that the older politicians and their older constituents of all politicians are going to have the effect of postponing facing down the fact that the planet is overheated and the temperatures rising.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
This is sadly part of a larger trend by the mayor in putting his movement ahead of the best interests of his constituents.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
In my own district, constituents are facing a perfect storm.
—Alex Lee, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.
—Kyley Sitton, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
Both Burnham and Kenyon declined to speak with CNN, saying they were focused on talking directly to constituents rather than the media.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Lawmakers have a busy summer of negotiations ahead of them with pressure from both the governor's office and their constituents to craft data center regulations that stakeholders and legislators can live with.
—Nikoel Hytrek, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Of listening to constituents plead for help with problems local governments can’t really solve, and feeling their hearts break because their constituents are also their neighbors and their friends.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
And that means that the older politicians and their older constituents of all politicians are going to have the effect of postponing facing down the fact that the planet is overheated and the temperatures rising.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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McMillon credits fellow co-founder Reatha Hardy-Jordan with helping grow the organization after two key members of the original leadership team relocated to Texas.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Also on Wednesday, paparazzi snapped photos of Kelce, his brother and assorted male friends entering a members-only restaurant and social club called Birds Streets Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Engineering readiness factors have caused much of this delay.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The savory courses conclude with a donabe filled with rice and seasonal ingredients like Dover sole and Dungeness crab.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Flat printing followed by folding supports efficient transport and on-site assembly, potentially transforming how large-scale components are manufactured.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Firstec, which makes components for ground combat vehicles, also almost hit the 30% upward limit.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Sagardía said the project brings together the kind of elements needed for a major international production.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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