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as in comprising
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in establishing
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 appointing
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 enacting
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 constituting
In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 May 2026
However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 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
Over 1 million civilians have been displaced by fighting in the south of the country, constituting around one-fifth of the country’s population.
—David Miliband, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.
—Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026
As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.
—Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 May 2026
However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 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
Over 1 million civilians have been displaced by fighting in the south of the country, constituting around one-fifth of the country’s population.
—David Miliband, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.
—Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.
—From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026
As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.
—Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituting
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Additionally, anyone concerned about the electric model comprising the notable Ferrari sound need not fear.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Archer and Joby are establishing significant footprints already with bets in the Middle East, where regulators and governments have readily embraced the new tech.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But the incident will no doubt deal a blow to not only Blue Origin's ambitions of gaining ground on commercial spaceflight competitor SpaceX, but also to NASA's ambitions of establishing a foothold on the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Palace have held on to their former centre-half despite interest from English Football League clubs who have been interested in appointing him as manager.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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When Biden considered appointing Susan Davies, a former deputy White House counsel under President Obama, to the Justice Department’s top antitrust post, a slew of articles savaged her as a corporate shill.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Brookline, a wealthy suburb of Boston, was the first, enacting its own version in 2021.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, San Diego for years was on the cutting edge of facilitating construction of accessory dwelling units or ADUs, enacting perhaps the most permissive rules in California.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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In addition to initiating their reconciliation, Busch was planning on working with Earnhardt in the near future.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.—
L. Sue Baugh,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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Democrats, too, have emphasized concerns that nominating the wrong candidate could tank an otherwise winnable race, with particular focus on Bottoms' rocky tenure as governor, decision not to run for reelection and subsequent role with the unpopular Biden administration.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Set the scene After weaving through downtown Nassau, passing the towering cruise ships in port, and waiting in traffic on the bridge to Paradise Island, arriving at the Ocean Club is a breath of fresh air (and a sigh of relief).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Alyssa Olsen from New Zealand and Mason Van Zeeland from Wisconsin told ABC News that passing hikers had warned them about the presence of grizzly bears before one grizzly bear ran past them and a second stopped near them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Constituting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituting. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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