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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
But the offices that endure move through three critical stages: declaration, institution, and constitution.
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
According to the suit, the city’s laws and ordinances violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. constitution and discriminate against federal law enforcement.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Mexico’s constitution was the first in the world to guarantee birthright citizenship.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
These realities of New York politics partly reflect the state’s constitution, originally adopted in 1777, which devolved some but by no means all powers of self-government to the city.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
According to the suit, the city’s laws and ordinances violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. constitution and discriminate against federal law enforcement.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Mexico’s constitution was the first in the world to guarantee birthright citizenship.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
These realities of New York politics partly reflect the state’s constitution, originally adopted in 1777, which devolved some but by no means all powers of self-government to the city.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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Known for its commitment to wellness, sustainability and experiential luxury, the Six Senses brand creates immersive sanctuaries that connect guests to nature, community and self.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, that balanced nature can sometimes be a hindrance.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Sacha Baron Cohen has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and transformed his physique in the process.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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For his part, Baron Cohen transformed his physique as evidenced by the cover of Men’s Fitness UK.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Each of us should demand our local leaders challenge every one of the immoral and cruel state laws and the Gestapo-like raids and inhumane detainments carried out by ICE agents.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The sale ended up helping advance India’s nuclear weapons program, exposing the need for clear rules and laws governing the sale of nuclear information, which only the federal government could devise.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Since the act became law on Jan. 5, 2025, the agency has received more than 278,000 new claims from people with pensions from work not covered by Social Security and has processed 92% of these, the SSA said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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When Chandra first detected the X-ray emission from the tidal disruption event, this stream was just beginning to wrap back on itself, the self-intersection giving rise to shock-heating that produced X-rays.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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After turning to booze, running out of money, and once again losing his now-late grandma's house, Happy is a shell of his former self.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Anderson, specifically, took the bob one step further, adding micro bangs to round out the shape.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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In addition to the new sound, the shape of the 6 N is obviously quite a bit different than that of the SUV-silhouette of the Ioniq 5.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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During a March 18 House vote on a Republican bill to lower Michigan's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, Herzberg joined most of his Democratic colleagues to oppose the legislation.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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But those who look to move into another repayment plan will likely face a much larger monthly bill.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Keys also stars in a campaign spot alongside popular TikTok personalities Noah Beck, Cyrus Veyssi and Dr. Muneeb Shah.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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