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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
Feeling the breeze in your hair is only one golf cart rental away on this low-key barrier island, one of six beaches that constitute the Brunswick Islands.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The complaint states that the anticipated participation of Messi constituted a material term of the agreements, forming a central component of the contracts and directly tied to the commercial viability of the matches.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The renovations, after all, constitute a $1 billion-plus undertaking that is set to be complete by 2030.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The complaint states that the anticipated participation of Messi constituted a material term of the agreements, forming a central component of the contracts and directly tied to the commercial viability of the matches.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The renovations, after all, constitute a $1 billion-plus undertaking that is set to be complete by 2030.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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Saturday’s event comprises Rounds 4-7 and serves as origin stories for underdogs to come.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new map is designed to favor Democrats in 10 of the state’s eleven districts, leaving Republicans with 9% of the state’s congressional seats even though Republicans and Republican-leaning voters comprise nearly half of the state’s electorate.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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Finally, in overcoming this vexing moment, the two would establish a painterly repartee that altered the trajectory of their own work and, by extension, modern art.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through this exhibition program, which shed a light on a generation of LA artists, The Box quickly established itself as a venturesome gallery and one of the most important in the city.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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McFarlane, who was appointed to Rosenior’s first-team staff after that interim spell in the hot seat, has gone from being a footnote in Chelsea’s season to effectively being asked to save it from being a complete write-off.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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During Francis’s pontificate, the Vatican appointed an AI adviser who worked with Silicon Valley leaders, heads of state, and the United Nations to protect those most vulnerable to the coming technological upheaval.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Maryland has enacted a nearly identical law.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Braun enacted the holiday via emergency declaration — an unusual step — but one that delivers immediate relief at the pump.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite its unconventional layout, the bike remains remarkably composed.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Colors program is developed using dyes composed of 90–100 percent organic material.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In August last year, The Athletic revealed the new redevelopment proposals after the first plans, initiated by Villa’s then chief executive Christian Purslow in April 2022, were shelved despite securing planning permission in the December of that year.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bank initiated research coverage of the location-sharing, family safety app with a buy rating, and a 12-month price target of $60 price target, implying 32% upside from Tuesday’s close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Casey McKeon nominated councilmembers Butch Twining and Don Kennedy to the committee, with Councilmember Pat Burns to chair it.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Butterworth’s theatrical productions include The Night Heron, The Winterling, Parlour Song, Jerusalem, The River and The Ferryman, which was nominated for nine Tony Awards and winning four, including Best Play.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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When one landowner stuck a fireworks stand on the property across the way and was letting consumers shoot them off on-site, Foreman fought it by founding the Church of Peace and Quiet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ksubi Ksubi is celebrating 420 by dropping a new capsule collection with STAYME70, the premium cannabis brand founded by former professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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