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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
The rise of widely available artificial intelligence (AI) tools constitutes a quieter but no less profound education revolution.
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Jonah Davids, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
What constitutes a conflict of interest?
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Solbo added that because the complaint constitutes pending litigation, the town will have no additional comment.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Providing your name and address constitutes one (1) Entry.
—AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The service is currently seeing its acquisition and use of technology overhauled as part of an initiative called Force Design 2028, which constitutes a sweeping reorganization and modernization effort.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
If Belichick’s resume isn’t worthy of a gold jacket and bronze statue, what constitutes a Hall of Fame career?
—Rob Maaddi, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
The incident demonstrates that freezing out a critical voice through administrative pressure constitutes an authoritarian suppression of dissent, with the blocking itself becoming more newsworthy and damaging to the administration than the governor’s original remarks would have been.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Jonah Davids, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
What constitutes a conflict of interest?
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Solbo added that because the complaint constitutes pending litigation, the town will have no additional comment.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Providing your name and address constitutes one (1) Entry.
—AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The service is currently seeing its acquisition and use of technology overhauled as part of an initiative called Force Design 2028, which constitutes a sweeping reorganization and modernization effort.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
If Belichick’s resume isn’t worthy of a gold jacket and bronze statue, what constitutes a Hall of Fame career?
—Rob Maaddi, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
The incident demonstrates that freezing out a critical voice through administrative pressure constitutes an authoritarian suppression of dissent, with the blocking itself becoming more newsworthy and damaging to the administration than the governor’s original remarks would have been.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutes
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which comprises 30 stocks, has consistently outperformed its benchmark, which includes all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For decades, researchers have hoped to demystify what's known as dark matter, a material that comprises just over a quarter of our universe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Lemon Grove City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes temporary protections for residential renters.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aliya Wishner, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office, dismissed Rokita's complaints about the sale, saying IAA board members must act in the agency's best interests regardless of who appoints them.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Visit our website In most states, including Virginia, the governor appoints these board members (typically with state senate confirmation).—
Andy Smarick,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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Stand on My Shoulders enacts resistance through relationality—its title gesturing toward Galanin’s father, its collaborations insisting on collective voice.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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The local law enacts a five-year moratorium on non-municipal detention centers.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Every school in the district nominates a teacher, and a committee narrows the field to four finalists representing the North, Central, and South regions, as well as Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The amendment created a process in which the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Chocolate ganache—made simply with heavy cream and chocolate—creates the indulgent filling of this no-bake pie, showcasing the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing every participant onto the same technical stack, the system creates a universal layer that can interoperate across heterogeneous infrastructures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Constitutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutes. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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