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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
Moving Makhanya would constitute a complete rework of the Philadelphia back line that brought so much success and conceded a league-low 35 goals in the regular season.
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Tom Bogert, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The document cites the fact that Anthropic has given some Claude models the ability to end conversations with abusive users; if that actually constituted protection for Claude, surely extending conversations with loving users would be in Claude’s interests?
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Tom Bogert, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The document cites the fact that Anthropic has given some Claude models the ability to end conversations with abusive users; if that actually constituted protection for Claude, surely extending conversations with loving users would be in Claude’s interests?
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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Consequently, the museum’s collection comprises artifacts excavated by British authorities from across the Mandate territory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
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Two adjacent mini-pitches with professional-grade artificial turf, a financial education learning center, and other space for community events, comprise Southie’s Visa Street Soccer USA Park – a hub of energy within the West Broadway Boston Housing Authority development.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The company's Pegasus rover is designed as part of a broader effort to establish a more permanent human presence on the moon.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The duo established themselves as fixtures of the tabloid era known for staging paparazzi photos, fueling feuds and embracing the attention that came with being reality television’s most famous pair.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Last year’s edition of the Red Sea fest was also the first one held under the watch of Saudi Arabian film industry pioneer Faisal Baltyuor who in May, 2025, was appointed CEO of the Red Sea Foundation that oversees the festival as well as the Red Sea Fund, and its year-round Red Sea Labs.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Kemp is also accused of helping to pass lottery machine legislation (HB 383) to benefit another property buyer, as well as appointing a third buyer to the State Charter School Commission.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The requirement, which Newsom enacted by executive order in March 2025, begins July 1 and requires all state workers to work in the office at least four days a week.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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And for those 81 minutes, that initial yellow card should have proved irrelevant; not because Fenwick was composed enough to resist confrontations with Maradona, but because he could have been shown a straight red card at least twice afterward.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The music for this series, composed by Wynne Bennett, elevates it to another level.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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These, in turn, initiated the polymerization of acrylamide and acrylic acid to form the hydrogel.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Allegheny County police said their detectives are initiating the investigation.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte was nominated in the Best Cake Shop category, placing it alongside bakeries from across the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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And yes, she’s currently nominated for a Tony Award for Fallen Angels.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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