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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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The current accommodation comprises a four-bed, three-bath main residence of 3,500 square feet (325 square meters) and a separate two-bed, one-bath house roughly a third of the size.
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In addition to Loop Capital, the development coalition that comprises Oakland Acquisition Company includes sports agent Bill Duffy and real-estate developer Alan Dones.
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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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The commission unanimously appointed Deputy City Manager Christopher Cooper as acting city manager.
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Rosie Rios, chair of the America250 Semiquincentennial Commission appointed to the bipartisan group by President Joe Biden, noted she's served on the commission through several administrations.
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The Islamic Republic is expected to enact unprecedented security measures, overseen by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while the Basij paramilitary force will coordinate logistics, accommodation and crowd management across the various cities.
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Passed as the second of three Reconstruction amendments, the 14th Amendment was enacted after the Civil War.
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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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Eisenberg was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best screenplay, and his screenplay won a BAFTA Award, the Waldo Salt Award at the Sundance Film Festival, an Independent Spirit Award, and numerous other prizes.
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It was nominated for 12 Oscars in 2013, and took home two, including best actor for Day-Lewis.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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