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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
a fund was constituted to help needy students attend the prep school
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government
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Recent Examples of constitute
The prosecutor suggested that the communication constituted a breach of the witness sequestration rule in the trial, which prohibits the witness from discussing their testimony with anyone until the trial is over.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Federal funding to public media constitutes 0.0073% of the national budget and amounts to $1.60 per American annually.
—Inez Gonzalez Perezchica, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Attacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law, and a war crime.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Low-carb definitions: What constitutes a low-carb diet varies.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Federal funding to public media constitutes 0.0073% of the national budget and amounts to $1.60 per American annually.
—Inez Gonzalez Perezchica, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Attacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law, and a war crime.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Low-carb definitions: What constitutes a low-carb diet varies.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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An advisory board typically comprises individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The range comprises about 28 pieces, including chain necklaces, earrings, pendants, rings and cuffs, crafted from 18-karat rose gold.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The science transparency rule in the first Trump administration was intended to limit the EPA’s ability to consider epidemiologic studies like those that established the health harms from exposure to secondhand smoke and to PM2.5, fine particles often from pollution.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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When French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Jean-Noël Barrot last September as his new Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs—the fourth during eight years in power—some feared the 42-year-old economist might be totally eclipsed by the country’s kinetic leader.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Patel and Bongino, who were appointed as the top two leaders at the FBI by Trump, have a history of conspiratorial posts and statements about the Capitol attack.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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However, it wasn’t ultimately enacted by the last Congress.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images House Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced legislation to enact President Donald Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package on Friday, setting up a floor vote as early as Tuesday.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Because most of the characters are human beings, its world seems easier to translate to one composed of flesh and blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The resolution approved by the school board also initiates the execution of an escrow agreement, the levy of a direct annual tax to repay the bonds and the approval of the sale of the bonds to the purchaser, officials said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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In Emmy history, 33 actors — 22 men and 11 women — have been posthumously nominated.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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During his run on the soap, Jackson was nominated for nine Daytime Emmy Awards, winning in 1995, 1998, 1999, 2011, and 2012.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The story behind the brand Hater Free Apparel was founded in 1999, inspired by brands like FUBU and Phat Farm, Gray said.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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