constitutions

plural of constitution
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as in physiques
the type of body that a person has that marathon runner is known more for her strong constitution than for her speed

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as in laws
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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Recent Examples of constitutions Multiple state constitutions have free speech and privacy clauses that are identical or quite similar to Arizona's. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025 State constitutions likewise entrenched robust jury rights. Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025 Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions. Stephen Townley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 Frances emphasized the importance of the faculty association's continued existence on every campus, noting that other Texas colleges have already revised their constitutions and have them in place. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025 State courts can find partisan gerrymandering violates state constitutions. Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025 The process requires states to change their constitutions or bylaws to allow for redistricting outside of a census year, when congressional maps are typically redrawn. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025 A lot of states' (constitutions) are more silent on the issue. Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025 The Supreme Court noted that partisan gerrymandering claims could continue to be decided in state courts under their own constitutions and laws. David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
Noun
  • Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Critics argued that such laws were exclusionary in a nation built on immigration.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Asma and other members of the group were taken from their Delhi homes in the evening, but that may be in contravention of Indian laws which say that women cannot be detained after sunset or before sunrise except in certain circumstances.
    Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Start with small acts of inclusion and put inclusion into action.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The acts also got the chance to meet members of the royal family.
    Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To achieve this, financial institutions should read and act upon digital body language–or how customers reveal their true selves to brands online–sending messages that matter and surfacing products aligned with customers’ goals or life stages.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Even Seldon flickered between digital and physical selves, his split consciousness pushing conflicting agendas that unsettled the followers who depended on him.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The organizer sits on a 360-degree swivel base and comes with multiple insert trays with customizable heights to store products of varying shapes and sizes.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.
    Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While Charlestown doesn’t have an official International Dark Sky designation, local lighting ordinances and regulations help keep light pollution low, making the night sky here among the clearest on the East Coast.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order and cities like Los Angeles are drafting their own ordinances to protect constituents after reports of disturbing encounters with masked agents or those who refuse to identify themselves.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.
    Glamour, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
  • While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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