as in members
one of the parts that make up a whole
the soil contained all of the necessary constituents for growing crops
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Recent Examples of constituents
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
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Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
This intent to deceive constituents has been obvious since February.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Her remarks to constituents, as posted on X, were not.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
State senators represent their constituents in the upper house of the Legislature, where 40 lawmakers work throughout the two-year session to craft new laws for the state.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
New York City Councilman Chi Osse was arrested Wednesday while protesting the eviction of one of his constituents, blocking city marshals from executing the tenant’s removal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Congressional caseworkers — the staffers who deal directly with constituents — told CNBC in March that the process of arranging safe transit out of the Middle East had been chaotic and scary in some cases.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
District Council member Brianne Nadeau said constituents continue to ask why the guard is still around but the complaints are far fewer than at the start of the deployment.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Please listen to your constituents.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
This intent to deceive constituents has been obvious since February.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Her remarks to constituents, as posted on X, were not.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
State senators represent their constituents in the upper house of the Legislature, where 40 lawmakers work throughout the two-year session to craft new laws for the state.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
New York City Councilman Chi Osse was arrested Wednesday while protesting the eviction of one of his constituents, blocking city marshals from executing the tenant’s removal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Congressional caseworkers — the staffers who deal directly with constituents — told CNBC in March that the process of arranging safe transit out of the Middle East had been chaotic and scary in some cases.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
District Council member Brianne Nadeau said constituents continue to ask why the guard is still around but the complaints are far fewer than at the start of the deployment.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Please listen to your constituents.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
Noun
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News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The World Health Organization lists age, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use and family history as factors that contribute to breast cancer.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Skydio’s investment will pour $1 billion into boosting domestic production of vital parts and components used to build drones.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those high-power memory components have become harder to obtain as the proliferation of artificial intelligence drives up demand for the hardware.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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