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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
In fact, analysts do not even understand the full terms of the cease-fire Iran and Israel have reached, including what kind of activities would constitute a breach.
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Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2025
But prosecutors said the embryos constituted biological material that should have been declared to CBP at the port of first arrival.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats alike have debated whether the Trump administration’s decision to bomb Iran’s three nuclear facilities on June 22 constituted an unofficial declaration of war – since Trump has not asked Congress to formally declare war against Iran.
—Andrea Stanton, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Complicating any decisions for Trump, the initial strikes — as well as his hints at regime change — severed the MAGA movement that constitutes his base of support.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2025
But prosecutors said the embryos constituted biological material that should have been declared to CBP at the port of first arrival.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats alike have debated whether the Trump administration’s decision to bomb Iran’s three nuclear facilities on June 22 constituted an unofficial declaration of war – since Trump has not asked Congress to formally declare war against Iran.
—Andrea Stanton, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Complicating any decisions for Trump, the initial strikes — as well as his hints at regime change — severed the MAGA movement that constitutes his base of support.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitute
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The interior comprises three floors, the first two are dedicated to an exhibition that showcases the brand's culture and history, with a cafe sitting at the top.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The writing team comprises Karen Walton (Orphan Black), Perry Chafe (St. Pierre), and Natty Zavitz (Edging).—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Two of the victims have been identified in a GoFundMe that has been established, but the Statesman will not publish the four victims’ names until the coroner releases their identities. CORRECTION: The Facebook postings about Benjamin Naylor were made by his three daughters and his ex-wife.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The 12-member Guardian Council, half of whom are appointed by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, approved it the next day.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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When Herve Renard was appointed, the FFF publicly announced the aim was to at least make the semi-finals of the World Cup and Olympics but this time there has been no such proclamation.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Meanwhile, deep tax cuts enacted in 2023 with subsequent cuts each year have had a limited impact on growth, O’Leary said, while reducing state revenue.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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In part, Merriman says, because of Beijing enacting tougher environmental regulations at home in 2015, regulations that pushed Chinese firms to set up shop with local partners next door.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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During the 19th century, the U.S. initiated three wars against the Seminoles in Florida.—
Daniel S. Murphree,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Autonomous Decision Making Agents can initiate nudges, recommend remediation or enroll users into adaptive coaching paths without needing admin intervention—saving time and scaling response. 4.—
Uzair Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Senators from both sides of the aisle raised the issue during a July 9 confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs, who's been nominated as NOAA administrator.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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In 1970, Lynne founded the Electric Light Orchestra with Roy Wood and Bev Bevan.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The summit is part of a mentorship movement Taitt founded nearly a decade ago, involving events that spotlight changemakers and hometown heroes.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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