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as in comprised
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in founded
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 appointed
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 enacted
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 constituted
The compromises were not, in the end, ones that constituted red lines.
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Kerry Brown, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled unanimously that the second trial constituted double jeopardy and that the first jury trial settled the matter.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Prior to this law, the state's highest court has been constituted of the judges that sat on the state's circuit courts.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Kamo said district officials at various stages of the complaint process refused to acknowledge that the situation constituted an act of bullying, saying there was no imbalance of power involved.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The Bonhoeffers constituted a long line of pastors, doctors, scientists, and jurists.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Related Stories Ofcom’s investigation found that the documentary’s failure to disclose that the 13-year-old narrator’s father held a position in the Hamas-run administration constituted a material breach of rules requiring factual programs to provide audiences with accurate information.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Their suit argues that the state legislature’s 2024 redistricting plan—Senate Bill 8, known as SB 8—constituted an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Kerry Brown, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled unanimously that the second trial constituted double jeopardy and that the first jury trial settled the matter.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Prior to this law, the state's highest court has been constituted of the judges that sat on the state's circuit courts.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Kamo said district officials at various stages of the complaint process refused to acknowledge that the situation constituted an act of bullying, saying there was no imbalance of power involved.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The Bonhoeffers constituted a long line of pastors, doctors, scientists, and jurists.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Related Stories Ofcom’s investigation found that the documentary’s failure to disclose that the 13-year-old narrator’s father held a position in the Hamas-run administration constituted a material breach of rules requiring factual programs to provide audiences with accurate information.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Their suit argues that the state legislature’s 2024 redistricting plan—Senate Bill 8, known as SB 8—constituted an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituted
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The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first 10 episodes comprised season 2, with the remaining 10 slated for the upcoming third season, Entertainment Weekly can confirm.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn is also one of several franchises that have centralized video storage, search and distribution workflows through ScorePlay, a startup founded in France, headquartered in New York and growing in the NBA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ahead of Saturday's must-win game, Sanders appointed five-star freshman Julian Lewis the team's starting quarterback.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Members of the Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Friday voted to recommend that Keith Fountain be appointed to a five-year term on the board.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every day, Trump exhibits his contempt for laws enacted by Congress — and for the Constitution itself.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Produced by Cate Le Bon and composed by the band inside studios owned by Jeff Tweedy and Gilla Band, Secret Love would be a return to form, but Dry Cleaning never fell out of shape in the first place.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the identity of an offense that amassed more regular-season yardage (6,282) than any of the previous 105 Bears teams was established up front, with a tenacious line and the kind of aggressive running game Johnson embraces.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although United Van Lines examined more than 100,000 moves, its customers tend to be established homeowners with families who can afford a full-service mover.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wicked star is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy once again in 2026, following the same nomination last year for her work in the film's first installment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, 61 of the 80 films nominated for SAG ensemble — a 76% success rate — have also received best picture nominations, underscoring the category’s value as a reliable Oscar indicator.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Constituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituted. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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