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
Mrvan shared stories from constituents who called him to ask him to vote in favor of the extension.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
With an economy that is persistently reliant on crude, pursuing policies that raise energy costs risks angering constituents.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Dozens of constituents have contacted county board members to express their concerns about a possible ICE detention center in the county, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Moreland-Russell’s research showed that most legislators, regardless of political party, find testimony from constituents and experts influential.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
But connecting with constituents while explaining, say, a transit strike, or even just attending to the ordinary work of governing, will no doubt present a challenge.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Mamdani has tried to pitch this toward tough-on-crime constituents as freeing police officers to respond to more serious crimes.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
But Frederica Wilson, a Democratic congresswoman from South Florida, vividly remembers her constituents complaining about one Facebook ad in particular.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Spanberger and Sherrill should, and will, face strident calls from their LGBTQ+ constituents to go further in their support for trans people of all ages, and to not let misinformation and propaganda cloud their decisionmaking while in office.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents
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In fact, at least 50 members of the Association of University Presses currently publish books in translation every year.—
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The employees are all members of a union local known as University Professional Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119.—
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Increasing awareness of factors that impact water quality and a desire for better-tasting water, often tied to personal health initiatives, have interior designers, plumbing pros, and kitchen experts alike noting a growing demand for better water.—
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Those two factors, coupled with the offensive punch that Lleyton Weaver and BJ Knowlton provided, had the Hurricane within striking distance the entire game.—
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With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.—
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Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.—
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The battery builds on Donut Lab’s earlier Donut Motor innovation, an in-wheel motor system first unveiled at CES 2025 that removes traditional drivetrain components.—
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The components in your computer are hugely important.—
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
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“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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