1
as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of constitute
Failure to disclose arrests or convictions, constitutes misrepresentation, and can lead to ESTA denial, revocation or a permanent bar from the US.
—
Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 10 June 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Only one cast member has what could be constituted anything close to a normal speaking part.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Hughes also digs into the convoluted network of shell companies that Lehtimäki uses to obscure Donut Lab’s inner workings and the origins of its technology, and breaks down Lehtimäki’s financial dealings and fundraising techniques that could constitute fraudulent misconduct.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for constitute
Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 10 June 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Only one cast member has what could be constituted anything close to a normal speaking part.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Hughes also digs into the convoluted network of shell companies that Lehtimäki uses to obscure Donut Lab’s inner workings and the origins of its technology, and breaks down Lehtimäki’s financial dealings and fundraising techniques that could constitute fraudulent misconduct.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for constitute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
Verb
-
Still, there is a major gap in revenue among the 136 teams that comprise the Football Bowl Subdivision.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
-
Nvidia recently pushed back on an analyst report from Asia that said Rubin, the chip technology expected to comprise the bulk of GPU sales in 2027, was seeing early production problems.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Within days of being sworn in, Williams had established a civil rights division and hired Emily Maw, the former head of the Innocence Project New Orleans, to lead it.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
25 Aug. 2025
-
Washington is like a city under siege, with armed combat troops establishing federal checkpoints, with individuals being asked questions about their immigration status and then being arrested, with no evidence of a criminal violation and no evident crimes committed.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Lee appoints planning group for Duck River Watershed Lee on Thursday appointed a 19-member planning group to oversee water resource management and environmental and habitat conservation for the Duck River.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
-
What the parole process involves A panel of two or three parole commissioners, appointed by the governor, will evaluate each brother individually.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The industry argued that New York’s public nuisance law is preempted by the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, enacted by Congress in 2005.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
-
The dilemma gained more urgency when new projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will run out of money sooner than previously thought, meaning benefits would face a 22% cut by 2032 unless adjustments are enacted.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
Verb
-
Repetition is composed of a novelist’s remembrances of her teenage girlhood, a tumultuous time no matter what.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
-
At the Met Gala, Imah looked composed without appearing rehearsed into stiffness.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there have been 687 reports of unruly passengers in 2026 so far, with 33 enforcement actions initiated against them.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
-
The 50-year-old Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which was initiated in the aftermath of the Arab oil embargo, received its first barrels of oil in 1977 and steadily grew through 1990 to nearly 600 million barrels.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
But DiCaprio's already been nominated for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award, and is heavily tipped to receive a Best Actor nod at the 2026 Academy Awards.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
-
Twelve teachers were nominated by administrators and faculty around Middle Tennessee and now the community can vote for the best of the best at the link below.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
-
The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
