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
Democrats have too often traded the well-being of their constituents for peace-keeping within Congress.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
During its record-breaking 25-year run, RHIC illuminated nature’s thorniest force and its most fundamental constituents.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
To combat these House and Senate bills, constituents should contact their state legislators, attend committee hearings, join advocacy groups, educate their neighbors and community members, organize rallies and support legal challenges.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Lander is more critical of the Jewish state and has argued that Goldman’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza is out of step with the district’s constituents.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Hours earlier, some of Yancy’s ward constituents got a text blast from a political group run by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel staffers.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
My track record is one of representing and defending the values of my constituents while simultaneously getting results for our district, the DFW region and our state.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Minnesota resistance to ICE has been a bottom-up movement driven by constituents, who have emboldened their leaders to stand their ground.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
As a result, the Academy’s country constituents became more vocal three to five years ago, lobbying for an additional country category.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
During its record-breaking 25-year run, RHIC illuminated nature’s thorniest force and its most fundamental constituents.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
To combat these House and Senate bills, constituents should contact their state legislators, attend committee hearings, join advocacy groups, educate their neighbors and community members, organize rallies and support legal challenges.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Lander is more critical of the Jewish state and has argued that Goldman’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza is out of step with the district’s constituents.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Hours earlier, some of Yancy’s ward constituents got a text blast from a political group run by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel staffers.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
My track record is one of representing and defending the values of my constituents while simultaneously getting results for our district, the DFW region and our state.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Minnesota resistance to ICE has been a bottom-up movement driven by constituents, who have emboldened their leaders to stand their ground.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
As a result, the Academy’s country constituents became more vocal three to five years ago, lobbying for an additional country category.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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Pakistan often accuses Afghanistan, where the Taliban seized power again in August 2021 as American and NATO troops were withdrawing after a 20-year war, of harboring militants and members of the Pakistani Taliban.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The fact that three members of their regular defensive unit — who had helped Forest to keep 13 clean sheets last season — were unavailable did not help their cause.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Per a source, the Heat discussed Morant internally but decided not to pursue a trade because of myriad factors, including his contract and a history of injuries.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ease of use There are a variety of factors that make hand massages for carpal tunnel syndrome easier to use than others.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Together, these ingredients create a noticeable boost in energy, endurance and mental drive.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The ingredients and instructions were deceptively simple.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The team was able to rapidly transform raw pellets into heavy-duty, construction-ready components.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Data centers are warehouse-like facilities housing computer servers and components essential for storing, processing and disseminating large amounts of data.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This season, Gentil’s Bastien collection is characterized by contemporary basketweave elements, rounded curves flows and tuxedo arms.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Other elements of the bill that were supposed to save customers money, such as allowing the utilities to securitize storm costs, have yet to take effect.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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