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as in nature
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 law
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 act
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 constitution
The state's constitution was revised in 2022, when Democrat lawmakers voted to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment, which added gender identity to its list of diversity classifications that are protected under state law.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These tactics include trying to amend their country’s constitution, trying to get the courts to reinterpret the constitution, finding a replacement leader who the former president can control once out of office and attempting to delay elections.
—Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Every human on the planet has a unique biological constitution—their bio-individuality.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These tactics include trying to amend their country’s constitution, trying to get the courts to reinterpret the constitution, finding a replacement leader who the former president can control once out of office and attempting to delay elections.
—Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Tags 2028 constitution Donald Trump Lindsey Graham third term
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Every human on the planet has a unique biological constitution—their bio-individuality.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Ojai Valley Inn’s views its Spiritual Wellness program as a compliment to more traditional Spa and Wellness practices that are also offered such as a signature Ojai massage or a nature walk in within the Mind Body program.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite the undead nature of her latest role, Hailee Steinfeld had a profound connection to the character.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Just as skipping leg day at the gym leads to an unbalanced physique, skipping structural deregulation while preserving agencies and programs that should be eliminated leaves the economy vulnerable to permanent federal steering.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Michigan cornerback Will Johnson Johnson looks like Jalen Ramsey in appearance, physique, and style of play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The memo signed by Rubio also makes the case that another person, whose name is redacted, should be deportable under the same law.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Landry, who signed the legislation into law in March 2024, appointed five new people to the seven-member board.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Writing it, one senses, was a high-wire act over an abyss of pain, agitation, uncertainty, and the dread of being ignored or misunderstood.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Following the act of protest, the referee of the University of Maryland match -- which was not an NCAA tournament -- issued a black card to Turner, removing her from the competition.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Christina Ricci is calling the fashion police on her younger self.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies introverted leaders can use to effectively manage teams while remaining their authentic selves.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But lawmakers continued to vote down some appropriations bills, sending the group back to the drawing board.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Missouri House passed a new version of SAPA, 100-51, last week and the state Senate is also considering a similar bill.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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