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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
In Colorado, voters had endorsed such an amendment to the state constitution in 1902, but it was not uniformly enforced.
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Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Having won a two-thirds majority of seats in parliament, the Fidesz government could amend Hungary’s constitution at will.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
During the campaign, Tisza committed to amending the constitution to ensure such corruption could not continue.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The emergency order was only supposed to last 30 days, according to the Salvadoran constitution.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Having won a two-thirds majority of seats in parliament, the Fidesz government could amend Hungary’s constitution at will.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
During the campaign, Tisza committed to amending the constitution to ensure such corruption could not continue.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The emergency order was only supposed to last 30 days, according to the Salvadoran constitution.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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One final metric that explains the nature of Bromley’s style is their passing sequences.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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But with Thieneman and McNeil-Warren off the board, the Bears add a pass rusher instead with Young, who has a physique like he’s built in a lab.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Amachree’s physique that has caught the attention of KU’s coaching staff and teammates alike.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The internal documents were released only after the Union-Tribune pressed for the records, citing language in Atkins’ law.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Various states have laws that ban people under the age of 21 from purchasing firearms, and there are five pending Supreme Court petitions that challenge a variety of these laws across the country.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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The jury also found that Esperanza-Pacheco committed a forcible lewd act upon a child during the commission of a first-degree residential burglary, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This act of contrition is legible in East Asia, but slightly awkward when performed by Western actors.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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And what could be more defensive and self-aggrandizing than choosing a weaker person to pick on, to transfer all of one’s anxieties to, and then to harm for daring to comply?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s taken me years to be able to overcome that psychology of self-loathing and victimhood.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The movement of Pinnock and Cheek drags out Gillingham’s defensive shape.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nicotine, marijuana and excess alcohol have all been linked to lower sperm count, poor motility and abnormal shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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As of last week, nearly 2,900 second installment bills that were supposed to go out last November were still unsent — including the bungalow Brooks has owned since 1982.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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