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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 planned development’s termination, which developers say was caused by a complex array of financial factors, constitutes a blow to housing affordability in the region, according to a Boise-area homelessness nonprofit that supported the proposal.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
Back in action One game does not constitute the end of a slump.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
What would constitute a successful season for Ohio State?
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 May 2025
But that stumble constitutes Hwang’s only confrontation with the hypocrisy that ruins Yellow Face and its inherent PBS conceit.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 May 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
Back in action One game does not constitute the end of a slump.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
What would constitute a successful season for Ohio State?
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 May 2025
But that stumble constitutes Hwang’s only confrontation with the hypocrisy that ruins Yellow Face and its inherent PBS conceit.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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What’s more, in a state where immigrants comprise 21.1% of the population, immigrants account for $106.3 billion of spending power and $31.4 billion in tax contributions, according to the Chamber.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The foursome, who comprise the SpitLip comedy troupe, share a dry sense of humor and a penchant for talking a mile a minute.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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He was then appointed Juventus head coach in the summer of 2014, replacing Antonio Conte, and winning the Italian top-flight in each of his five seasons in charge between 2014-15 and 2018-19, while also reaching the Champions League final in 2015 and 2017.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In 2000, he was appointed NYPD commissioner by Giuliani.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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At a moment when many working people feel ignored by both major political parties, this is a unique and meaningful opportunity for Gov. Ned Lamont to demonstrate his commitment to working class voters by enacting policies that protect them and their jobs.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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More than a half dozen states have enacted laws placing restrictions on diversity efforts at state institutions such as colleges and universities.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Rather than being confined to an application for composing code, the agent appears as just another programmer on the team.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Individuals and teams are nominated via an online application.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Morehouse’s faculty and students had nominated Hubert for the honorary degree, according to the college president.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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The organization, which was founded specifically to challenge changes to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Act, reportedly received £70,000 (roughly $88,200) worth of donations from Rowling herself in 2024.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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To help catalyze this vision, Mani founded Jagriti Yatra in 2008.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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