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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.
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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.
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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.
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David Miliband,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The boat was designed around 54 guest cabins, comprising 48 suites and six penthouse apartments.
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Day and Night will be a double album clocking in at 24 tracks, with each LP comprising 12 songs.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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Now Starmer is going due to unpopularity, largely self-inflicted, after policy errors including scrapping the pensioners’ winter fuel allowance, hitting small farmers with inheritance tax increases and appointing a close friend of the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as ambassador to Washington.
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The schism prompted Faye to fire Sonko and dissolve his government before appointing new ministers.
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Essentially, the second apron is acting as a hard cap, which is undeniably what the NBA envisioned when enacting these rules.
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Behind each charge was a person enacting the king’s design.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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The ceiling of this roster is one where Flagg has the ball in his hands, initiating the offense as a point forward.
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The United States and Iran signed an initial agreement to end the war on Wednesday, initiating a 60-day negotiation period between both countries to reach a final deal.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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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.
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By contrast, the newcomers spoke their own languages, perhaps with a passing knowledge of Latin too.
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Eventually, the Custer statue became a gathering place for public protests and demonstrations in Monroe on a range of topics, given the visibility from passing traffic and spillover space in the parking lot.
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“Constituting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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