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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
Mrvan shared stories from constituents who called him to ask him to vote in favor of the extension.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
With an economy that is persistently reliant on crude, pursuing policies that raise energy costs risks angering constituents.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Dozens of constituents have contacted county board members to express their concerns about a possible ICE detention center in the county, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Moreland-Russell’s research showed that most legislators, regardless of political party, find testimony from constituents and experts influential.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
But connecting with constituents while explaining, say, a transit strike, or even just attending to the ordinary work of governing, will no doubt present a challenge.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Mamdani has tried to pitch this toward tough-on-crime constituents as freeing police officers to respond to more serious crimes.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
But Frederica Wilson, a Democratic congresswoman from South Florida, vividly remembers her constituents complaining about one Facebook ad in particular.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Spanberger and Sherrill should, and will, face strident calls from their LGBTQ+ constituents to go further in their support for trans people of all ages, and to not let misinformation and propaganda cloud their decisionmaking while in office.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
With an economy that is persistently reliant on crude, pursuing policies that raise energy costs risks angering constituents.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Dozens of constituents have contacted county board members to express their concerns about a possible ICE detention center in the county, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Moreland-Russell’s research showed that most legislators, regardless of political party, find testimony from constituents and experts influential.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
But connecting with constituents while explaining, say, a transit strike, or even just attending to the ordinary work of governing, will no doubt present a challenge.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Mamdani has tried to pitch this toward tough-on-crime constituents as freeing police officers to respond to more serious crimes.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
But Frederica Wilson, a Democratic congresswoman from South Florida, vividly remembers her constituents complaining about one Facebook ad in particular.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Spanberger and Sherrill should, and will, face strident calls from their LGBTQ+ constituents to go further in their support for trans people of all ages, and to not let misinformation and propaganda cloud their decisionmaking while in office.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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Per the Haslet city code, council members are entitled to a minimum of one item listed on each council meeting agenda, which the mayor is in charge of putting together.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The reason behind this movement was a complex combination of the shifting need for resources, population pressures and external political factors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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