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
There are still some constituents in that area who have a fondness of her, who are sad to see her lead, but at the end of the day, are still going to remain loyal to the president.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
No one involved—not Alito; nor the five justices who joined him; nor the legislators in 36 states who would legalize sports betting for their constituents; nor the league commissioners, who would rush into partnerships with online sportsbooks—seemed acquainted with Chesterton’s fence.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
While mourning, historians believe that constituents baked this recipe at home as a tip of the cap to the president, gone too soon.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Congressional caseworkers, the aides who field inquiries from constituents, have similarly reported that Americans are feeling stranded and frustrated with the federal government’s response to the war.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made a similar move, writing to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asking for payback from the federal government for her constituents.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
During the public health hearing Wednesday, Dauphinais said her constituents are highly concerned about the bills.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
This transparency provides constituents with information about how their tax dollars are being spent, what their members of Congress think, and may even sway public opinion.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
That means that this nauseating change is being foisted upon us by out-of-town politicians whose constituents probably use PBIA very rarely and might not even know that this bill (or even this airport) exists.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
No one involved—not Alito; nor the five justices who joined him; nor the legislators in 36 states who would legalize sports betting for their constituents; nor the league commissioners, who would rush into partnerships with online sportsbooks—seemed acquainted with Chesterton’s fence.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
While mourning, historians believe that constituents baked this recipe at home as a tip of the cap to the president, gone too soon.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Congressional caseworkers, the aides who field inquiries from constituents, have similarly reported that Americans are feeling stranded and frustrated with the federal government’s response to the war.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey made a similar move, writing to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asking for payback from the federal government for her constituents.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
During the public health hearing Wednesday, Dauphinais said her constituents are highly concerned about the bills.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
This transparency provides constituents with information about how their tax dollars are being spent, what their members of Congress think, and may even sway public opinion.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
That means that this nauseating change is being foisted upon us by out-of-town politicians whose constituents probably use PBIA very rarely and might not even know that this bill (or even this airport) exists.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
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In the show notes handed to audience members at Marc Jacobs’s Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, at New York’s Park Avenue Armory in early February, the designer included a section titled Credits and Receipts.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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There were 171 passengers and 6 crew members on board the flight, according to the airline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Such numbers were likely factors in keeping the Fed on hold Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The restaurants source 90% of materials from a 100-mile radius, with a focus on local, seasonal, and organic ingredients, some of which are grown on the property’s own farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Scaling up production When cast into thin films, these components self-organize into a dense structure that resists swelling with water vapor.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The Cape’s 159 rooms, suites, and villas share a sleek Baja aesthetic with concrete, wood textures, and somewhat masculine neutrals paired with sculptural lighting and elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of system elements.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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