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
State and local governments trying to strike a balance between looking forward and securing jobs in construction while weighing constituents' concerns about energy, infrastructure, environmental and labor impacts.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Former Mayor Harold Washington appears extensively — including a candid photo of Washington shaking hands with constituents while a young Obama lingers in the background.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Risch, 83, is running for fourth six-year term in the Senate, and promoted the SILVER Act as a way to level the investment playing field for his constituents.
—Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
LeVota said legislators have continued hearing concerns from constituents about conditions inside the detention center but acknowledged that the sheriff is still working on the transition into the new facility.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
This would impact constituents under Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn's district.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And yet, the calls for Buck and others to change their minds weren’t just coming from his constituents.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The countries in question are our constituents’ homes; their communities have been impacted by this crisis.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
There will be more local politicians who fail the integrity test and become treasonous to their constituents.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Former Mayor Harold Washington appears extensively — including a candid photo of Washington shaking hands with constituents while a young Obama lingers in the background.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Risch, 83, is running for fourth six-year term in the Senate, and promoted the SILVER Act as a way to level the investment playing field for his constituents.
—Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
LeVota said legislators have continued hearing concerns from constituents about conditions inside the detention center but acknowledged that the sheriff is still working on the transition into the new facility.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
This would impact constituents under Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn's district.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And yet, the calls for Buck and others to change their minds weren’t just coming from his constituents.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The countries in question are our constituents’ homes; their communities have been impacted by this crisis.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
There will be more local politicians who fail the integrity test and become treasonous to their constituents.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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This is a good day to help family members and show support for them.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Those ingredients stayed, and when Harris joined other aspects came to the front of the story, like going back to her old address and the issue of friendship.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Noun
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One of the key components is the VDM 80 actuator joint, a compact but powerful motor that acts as the robot’s muscles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The defining elements are elaborate parades, continuous samba dancing and vibrant costumes — every piece crafted by local samba schools that spend the entire year preparing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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