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as in comprising
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in establishing
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 appointing
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 enacting
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 constituting
In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.
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Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.
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ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.
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Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Over 1 million civilians have been displaced by fighting in the south of the country, constituting around one-fifth of the country’s population.
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David Miliband,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.
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From Staff Reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.
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Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.
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Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
At its independence in 1960-1961, the two territories reunited and formed a federal state, with the French-speaking section constituting about 80% both in territory and population.
—
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Angola is a Christian-majority country, with Catholics constituting approximately 49% of the population.
—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Over 1 million civilians have been displaced by fighting in the south of the country, constituting around one-fifth of the country’s population.
—
David Miliband,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.
—
From Staff Reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.
—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Moreover, by the end of February our statewide snowpack was only 66% of average for this date, constituting a significant decline from 85% at this time last year.
—
Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituting
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Children face disproportionately high fatality rates, comprising over 25% of deaths from 15% of cases, and 135 have been orphaned.
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The United Nations humanitarian affairs agency said Saturday that a total of 44 international urban search and rescue teams, comprising 2,245 specialists and 140 search dogs, had been deployed to Venezuela.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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This is one of the first announcements WhatsApp has made after appointing a new CEO.
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State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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In response, Congress expanded federal power by enacting the Ku Klux Klan Acts of 1870 and 1871.
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Japan is enacting its most significant security policy shift since 1954, transitioning from a narrowly defensive posture to robust deterrence.
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The production was built entirely with AI tools, with Madhvani writing the multilingual lyrics alongside co-creators and composing the music through Suno, a leading AI music generation platform.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Democrats did manage to avoid nominating a controversial pick in the somewhat competitive 35th Congressional District.
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However, the bill was so contentious that in order to squeak it through, legislators stuffed it full of carve-outs and exemptions, allowing cities to delay implementation by passing their own plans to add density.
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Rather than moving directly to their new institution, many spend days or weeks passing through federal transfer centers and local detention facilities before reaching their final destination.
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“Constituting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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