CONSTITUENTS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

constituents

noun

plural of constituent

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 23,000 constituents are 73% white, 11% Hispanic and 6% Black, according to 2022 Census data. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Your constituents, the people, we the people, put you in this position. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 While voting records and position statements generally confirm this, there are times Republicans can disappoint their constituents as badly as progressive Democrats. — Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 The congresswoman, a Somali refugee herself, directly promoted the MEALS Act to her Somali constituents. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 Former Footsie constituents Tate & Lyle and easyJet have also agreed to or received takeover approaches. — Ian King, CNBC, 22 July 2026 And, in the case of Idaho congressman Mike Simpson, perhaps try to connect with these grandkid-age constituents. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 The industry is, indeed, a lucrative one, and the various parties want to benefit themselves and their constituents. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Meanwhile, politicians chase votes, catering to their politically active union constituents. — Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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Noun

The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Since 2010, Rohlfing has worked in workforce development, providing employment and entrepreneurship training for military members and veterans across Missouri and the Midwest.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
And, crucially, removing fuel is the only element of the natural factors affecting the spread of a wildfire that humans can control.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of factors

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Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Spicules are tiny needle-like structures derived from silica-rich marine sponges, corals or plants, or made synthetically, that create microscopic channels in the skin to help deliver active ingredients more deeply.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of ingredients

Noun

The main upgrades will include a new floor as well as other aerodynamic components.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In the budget bill, House Republicans are considering including the main components of the SAVE America Act, something GOP hard-liners have demanded be included in exchange for their support of the legislation.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

Definition of components

Noun

Played in fours, padel combines elements of tennis and squash.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The designers retained many of the hotel’s original architectural elements, including the wrought-iron work behind the front desk, Waterford crystal chandeliers, elegant crown moldings and cornices, and the original King Cole oak bar.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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