CONSTITUENTS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

constituents

noun

plural of constituent

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 Neighbor worries Those constituents are not crazy to worry. — Warren Wimmer, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 The prospect of a lost season would aggravate some members of Congress and their constituents. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026 Collins and Tillis broke ranks primarily over concerns that the legislation's Medicaid cuts would harm their constituents, while Paul was critical of its massive impact on the national debt. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Regardless of how the rest of the primaries turn out this year, the Democratic Caucus is all but certain to move further left on Israel next year, a dynamic that progressives say will come in response to their constituents’ calls for change. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 July 2026 Advertisement The president’s approval rating is underwater in the district, where 41% of constituents support his job performance and 57% disapprove of it. — Julia Terruso, Time, 23 June 2026 At least one current Central Florida Congress member, Randy Fine, lives nearly 100 miles away from his nearest constituents in Daytona Beach. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 In a recent interview with ABC affiliate KMGH-TV, DeGette argued that her time in Congress is an asset to her constituents. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 30 June 2026 Trone Garriott, a Lutheran pastor who has worked in the nonprofit sector, met with a handful of constituents around Klug’s dining room table, fielding questions over coffee and croissants about threats to democracy, the importance of integrity among politicians, and local cuts to public education. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026

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Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of members

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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Humans are exposed to many factors that can influence the development of cancer, including naturally occurring radiation.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of factors

Noun

To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.

— Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of components

Noun

The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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