CONSTITUTES Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

constitutes

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present tense third-person singular of constitute

as in comprises

to be all the substance of nine players constitute a baseball team

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as in establishes

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 appoints

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 enacts

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 constitutes Whether the bypass really was that serious is not at all clear, and Anthropic has contested whether what administration officials showed the company even constitutes a jailbreak. —

Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 What constitutes a good concealer? —

Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 June 2026 Ikeda emphasized that product revenue constitutes 96% of the company’s overall revenue and is driven by usage of the Snowflake platform. —

Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 14 June 2026 However, the truth is that this level just constitutes a foundation. —

Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Failure to disclose arrests or convictions, constitutes misrepresentation, and can lead to ESTA denial, revocation or a permanent bar from the US. —

Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 10 June 2026 Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration. —

AJC.com, 8 June 2026 The General Command also condemned the attacks, arguing that the deliberate use of missiles and drones against civilians and private property constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law. —

Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy (Your Privacy Rights) and Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. —

Time, 28 May 2026

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The Royal Film Commission, which is helping secure distribution deals for the two films in China, will also be joining the Belt and Road Film Alliance, which currently comprises 57 festivals and film agencies from 50 countries.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
As a result of this election, the board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 June 2026