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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
a fund was constituted to help needy students attend the prep school
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government
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Recent Examples of constitute
Giavara’s lawsuit faces long odds in court, where the standard to convince juries that similarities between two works constitute copyright infringement are high.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax or financial advice.
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Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And still, some people insist that admitting the flaws in our history — and our present — constitutes an act of innate disloyalty.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax or financial advice.
—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
And still, some people insist that admitting the flaws in our history — and our present — constitutes an act of innate disloyalty.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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In 2024, according to Space Foundation estimates, the commercial space products and services industry comprised well over half of the economy’s total value, a shift largely attributed to the enhancement and expansion of satellite technology.
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The clone also comprised a large portion of the Chardonnay vines used in the famous 1973 Château Montelena Chardonnay that won the historic 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting, defeating many of France's top white Burgundies.
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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Huffines defeated Kelly Hancock, a longtime Abbott ally who the governor appointed to the seat in July.
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The last-place Angels appointed former Cardinals GM John Mozeliak to be their interim general manager and baseball operations consultant on Friday.
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Greenspan was also criticized for enacting policies that contributed to the subprime mortgage crisis that led to the recession at the end of the 2000s.
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After the collapse, state legislators enacted a law in 2022 requiring condo associations to have sufficient reserves to cover major repairs.
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One concern on Wall Street is that AI models that quickly compose code might threaten mature software companies.
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Earlier this month, a bipartisan bill introduced in the House proposed establishing an independent commission composed of 13 members appointed by leaders in Congress and the president.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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He’s been nominated for an Academy Award (for his role in Hotel Rwanda) and numerous Emmys, and has won two Grammys (for the soundtrack to his Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead, and for a spoken-word album).
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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