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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Democratic state Representative Jason Morgan is attempting to change this with a House bill to alter the state constitution in favor of more inclusive language.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Lawmakers contend that the legislative audit violates the separation of powers principles found in the state constitution.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Voters enshrined reproductive rights in the Missouri state constitution last year.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Jean Duhon Hanson Dundee ICE agents must take responsibility for their actions
Our country is capitulating to an ideology that says the police state is more important than any freedom guaranteed in our constitution.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Lawmakers contend that the legislative audit violates the separation of powers principles found in the state constitution.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Voters enshrined reproductive rights in the Missouri state constitution last year.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Jean Duhon Hanson Dundee ICE agents must take responsibility for their actions
Our country is capitulating to an ideology that says the police state is more important than any freedom guaranteed in our constitution.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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Everyone wants to write a book, grow their business, or transform their physique.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Johnson, who gained fame for his muscular physique and controversial raw meat diet, was charged with making terroristic threats, a Class B misdemeanor.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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And American law, then as now, tends to favor legacy over hustle.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Idaho Supreme Court says Sánchez vacated her seat In an opinion written by Justice Gregory Moeller, the Supreme Court disagreed with Sánchez on three essential points surrounding the Idaho law cited by the City Council.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2025
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Grace reminds us that spaceflight is not just a feat of engineering, but an act of goodwill to the benefit of every human everywhere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Yet a war with Iran may be enough to seemingly legitimize his use of the act.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Consumers are not qualified to self diagnose symptoms and prescribe drugs to themselves based on information from a commercial.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Do all the work now, and your future self will be thanking you.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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On Instagram, Protect the Mütter declared victory and posted an image of two skeletal hands, their bony fingers pressed together to make a heart shape.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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My curls stayed especially bouncy and held their shape all day, even while running around in humid weather.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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Hard-liners dominate the Parliament and could pass a bill with that aim.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Because the bill is instead a framework for spending, the Wisconsin Supreme Court deemed the Democratic governor’s partial vetoes unconstitutional.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2025
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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