as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a man notable for his poor hygiene and apparently constitutional aversion to soap
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
went for my evening constitutional in the park
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Recent Examples of constitutional
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The court did say the statute allows for constitutional claims but that the argument that the termination was racially motivated, and a violation of the Equal Protection Claim, was unlikely to succeed.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
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Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
1 May 2020
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Adjective
Springsteen and Scott were tried and convicted, but later those convictions were overturned on constitutional grounds.
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Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The court did say the statute allows for constitutional claims but that the argument that the termination was racially motivated, and a violation of the Equal Protection Claim, was unlikely to succeed.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional.
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Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2020
Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves.
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Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
1 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
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Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.
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The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
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While Swift has not publicly confirmed the relationship, the two were seen together on several occasions after being photographed for the first time together while taking a stroll through Central Park in New York City.
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Anne Hathaway shows off her baby bump on a stroll in New York City on June 29.
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Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
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Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
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The Mariners batted around in the sixth, with their first five hitters reaching base on four hits and one walk.
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The four-time MVP has 82 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 2/3 innings this season.
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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