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 The decision echoes those seen in several former Soviet republics, including Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where leaders have used new or amended constitutions to revise statutory term limits. ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Competitions have been created and then shelved within a few years, constitutions adopted and then rewritten, and the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the oldest domestic tournament in Pakistan, was trimmed from 18 teams to 10 for the 2025-26 edition. Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The federal and state constitutions prohibit government from facilitating this sort of discrimination. Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 State constitutions play an increasingly important role in American politics, though voters may not know much about them. Quinn Yeargain, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 The obligations can be established through national constitutions, state constitutions, laws, and treaties. Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
Noun
  • Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Feelings for the character, who dressed like a luchador and stretched the limits of superherodom’s already outrageous spectrum of physiques, ranged from curiosity to open and outright disdain.
    Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The role turned Ritchson into a household name, and his willingness to discuss what the transformation cost him is reshaping how audiences talk about male body image, hormone therapy and Hollywood physiques.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • The Maryland Data Privacy Act was one of several laws passed in this year's legislative session aimed at curbing federal immigration enforcement in the state.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In response, the CFTC has said that the Commodity Exchange Act gives it sole power over swaps and futures contracts, preempting state laws.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Plans on the table include competitive gaming showcases, community programs for creators, fan meet-ups and concert-style shows featuring K-pop acts.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • After the initial accusation, the number of women accusing Watson of indecent acts during massage therapy appointments grew to 24.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sweet Humans is about believing in and elevating independent stories and voices, and building something together where everyone can be their authentic selves.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Designed with only three walls, the set creates a stage-like environment, allowing relatives and actors to step into their younger selves and provide input as the cameras roll.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The projections can take whatever physical form a ring-bearer wills, and some powerful Lanterns have conjured the shapes of living beings, though sentience is another matter.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Training And Inference Are Two Different Clocks Compute does two jobs with completely different shapes.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The City Attorney's Office says the selection of WTO complied with all city ordinances.
    Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • City ordinances call for 25 units and a maximum building height of 43 feet on a lot of that size.
    Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The chat show will give fans even more action, bringing them closer to the personalities, dynamics and relationships at the heart of the series.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As fans mourn Dolly Parton, two longtime Philadelphia radio personalities are remembering the country music icon for an influence that stretched far beyond her songs.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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