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as in natures
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 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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as in acts
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 constitutions
Boston, the lone plaintiff in the lawsuit, asserted that the measure violates the state and federal constitutions and targets Democratic strongholds under the guise of taking politics out of those elections.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
In the 1890s, at the height of the Gilded Age, Southern states rewrote their constitutions to disenfranchise poor whites and Black citizens alike, specifically to crush the rising Populist movement.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
State constitutions, which often have clauses enshrining equality and education, can serve as a pathway for challenges to segregation that results from economics and housing patterns, said Robert Williams, a professor of law emeritus at Rutgers University.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
In Philadelphia, on May 10th, Adams urged all the states to write constitutions, and Congress passed a resolution to that effect.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Because of their inattention or intentional decision to swear or affirm loyalty to California’s Constitution, other California US Congressional candidates are legally and morally bound to both the US and California constitutions, effectively preventing effective legislation at the federal level.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The court noted that partisan gerrymandering claims could continue to be decided in state courts under their own constitutions and laws.
—David A. Lieb, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Homeowner preferences hard-coded into state constitutions decades ago now further sustain the gerontocracy.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
In the 1890s, at the height of the Gilded Age, Southern states rewrote their constitutions to disenfranchise poor whites and Black citizens alike, specifically to crush the rising Populist movement.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
State constitutions, which often have clauses enshrining equality and education, can serve as a pathway for challenges to segregation that results from economics and housing patterns, said Robert Williams, a professor of law emeritus at Rutgers University.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
In Philadelphia, on May 10th, Adams urged all the states to write constitutions, and Congress passed a resolution to that effect.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Because of their inattention or intentional decision to swear or affirm loyalty to California’s Constitution, other California US Congressional candidates are legally and morally bound to both the US and California constitutions, effectively preventing effective legislation at the federal level.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The court noted that partisan gerrymandering claims could continue to be decided in state courts under their own constitutions and laws.
—David A. Lieb, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Homeowner preferences hard-coded into state constitutions decades ago now further sustain the gerontocracy.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then these same superhero physiques appeared in rom-coms and dramas as regular-degular guys, muscles included.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 May 2026
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These laws apply to the jurisdiction where the bet is placed -- one of the reasons why each bettor’s mobile device must be GPS-located before a wager is placed.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In ordering Anthropic to obtain US approval for foreign nationals to use its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expanded the boundaries of laws governing transfers of sensitive technology to target the mere usage of cutting-edge AI models.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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At 16, Avtan bopped around her bedroom in West Hills to the digital hardcore and gabber of acts like Lolita Storm.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That incident followed several other acts of vandalism by the group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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To some degree, all grand city museums prod us to be our better selves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The stories need them but this is the case because dogs figure so powerfully in how literature and the visual arts imagine human interactions among themselves and with the gods who them-selves have dogs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Don’t go over the top and try shapes or anything like that.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Next steps include testing with a wider variety of shapes and weights, and integrating neuromorphic computing to push the system even closer to the real neural circuitry of an octopus.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Through these referendums, voters can weigh in on construction bans, tax incentives and zoning ordinances.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The counties of San Mateo, Alameda, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz have non-cooperation policies or ordinances on the books.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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The Best Cruises For Every Traveler Cruise lines have distinct personalities, so picking the right cruise line is the first step to finding the right cruise.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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What makes the show defy expectations, though, is the aw-shucks personalities of the young British duo at its core, improbably named Richard Young and Sam Strange.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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