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
Over five installments now, Pixar’s flagship franchise has built out what amounts to a theology etched in plastic and rubber about what constitutes a toy.
—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
If successful, this will constitute the first capture of an unprepared US government satellite by a commercial vehicle and the first of a scientific satellite that was not designed for capture.
—
David Szondy
june 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Another question is what constitutes a positive deal.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
These monsters—its antitheses—constitute that part of our nature that urges us to be sensible and strong, and that inclines us to see the life drive as trivial, weak, sentimental and immoral.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for constitute
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
If successful, this will constitute the first capture of an unprepared US government satellite by a commercial vehicle and the first of a scientific satellite that was not designed for capture.
—
David Szondy
june 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Another question is what constitutes a positive deal.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
These monsters—its antitheses—constitute that part of our nature that urges us to be sensible and strong, and that inclines us to see the life drive as trivial, weak, sentimental and immoral.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for constitute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
Verb
-
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.
-
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.
Verb
-
Trump earlier in June signed an executive order on AI oversight that established a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to 30 days before their public release.
-
Local cherries are more likely to be suited to your specific climate and growing conditions, which increases the chances of successfully establishing a healthy tree.
Verb
-
Huffines defeated Kelly Hancock, a longtime Abbott ally who the governor appointed to the seat in July.
-
The last-place Angels appointed former Cardinals GM John Mozeliak to be their interim general manager and baseball operations consultant on Friday.
Verb
-
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.
-
After the collapse, state legislators enacted a law in 2022 requiring condo associations to have sufficient reserves to cover major repairs.
Verb
-
Music for this episode was composed by Ramtin Arablouie, and his band, Drop Electric, which includes Navid Marvi, Sho Fujiwara, and Anya Mizani.
-
The mosaic is composed of nine photographs, each covering an area of the sky larger than the Moon.
Verb
-
Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
-
The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
Verb
-
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.
-
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).
Verb
-
Amazon‘s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.
-
Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
Cite this Entry
“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
