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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
Needless to say, these attacks targeting the Gulf Arab states constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, directly threaten the lifeblood of the global economy, and international energy security.
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Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
And while the details of any loan agreement with the two-time Oscar winner (or indeed Armani) is not yet known, the silk column gown surely constitutes something borrowed.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
To claim that any of these acts constitutes antisemitism trivializes real acts of antisemitism that threaten my Jewish community.
—Laura Einhorn, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Israeli forces continue to occupy parts of the Gaza Strip, maintaining a buffer zone that constitutes around half of the territory.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
And while the details of any loan agreement with the two-time Oscar winner (or indeed Armani) is not yet known, the silk column gown surely constitutes something borrowed.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
To claim that any of these acts constitutes antisemitism trivializes real acts of antisemitism that threaten my Jewish community.
—Laura Einhorn, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Israeli forces continue to occupy parts of the Gaza Strip, maintaining a buffer zone that constitutes around half of the territory.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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Today, more than six in ten people live in the Sunbelt, with White Americans comprising about half or less of the population there.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, low wage earners such as DoorDashers and Uber drivers comprise only a small fraction of super-commuters.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Products used in the NICU help win hospital contracts, and hospital contracts help establish brand loyalty, according to court records.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The authority would be allowed to appoint an executive director, who would serve at the pleasure of the board and receive a salary paid out of the Chiefs’ annual rent payments.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The $20 million construction of Independence Elementary was funded through Idaho House Bill 521, a statewide school facilities package enacted in 2024.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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That suspension, which was also enacted after the shooting of the National Guard soldiers in Washington, remains in place.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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An all-star season is composed entirely of people who were on the bright end of the spotlight in their original seasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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His widow, Stephanie, though, remained composed after the verdict was read aloud for a second time, nodding her head as Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz spoke to her.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ground launch sequencer, or a computer that tells the rocket when to launch, will initiate terminal count.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The session, which lasted one hour Tuesday night, was open to anyone who had pre-registered through a Zoom link initiated through Amazon Data Centers Online Community Information.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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For her performance, Burns was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actress, while Hershey briefly changed her last name to Seagull after a bird was accidentally injured on set.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Warsh will also likely play a role in directing the 12 district banks about whom to nominate when sitting presidents leave or retire.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its founding principles—informed by an environmentally-conscious ethos and values which ‘protect the islands, support local communities, and do business in a…fair and future-focused way,’ says Dixon—mirrored those at Nikoi, and still hold strong today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the three who founded it in 1998 ran two unlicensed boarding schools in Missouri that have since been closed amid abuse allegations.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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