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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
The document has since influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution and constitutions around the world.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 16 May 2025
Free people of color were at the forefront of the fight for civil rights and key architects behind a progressive, egalitarian state constitution that called for equal access to education for all citizens.
—Chelsea Stieber, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
Some saw personhood as politically impractical, especially after personhood amendments to state constitutions were rejected by voters in Colorado, Mississippi and North Dakota between 2008 and 2014.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The temporary constitution signed by al-Sharaa in March guarantees basic freedoms such as freedoms of opinion, expression and the press.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 16 May 2025
Free people of color were at the forefront of the fight for civil rights and key architects behind a progressive, egalitarian state constitution that called for equal access to education for all citizens.
—Chelsea Stieber, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
Some saw personhood as politically impractical, especially after personhood amendments to state constitutions were rejected by voters in Colorado, Mississippi and North Dakota between 2008 and 2014.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The temporary constitution signed by al-Sharaa in March guarantees basic freedoms such as freedoms of opinion, expression and the press.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Given the sensitive nature of payments and financial transactions, companies cannot afford to rely solely on AI without rigorous oversight.—
Dean Leavitt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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What Happens Next The volatile nature of Trump's approval ratings is likely to continue as White House policies take effect and new developments take shape.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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In the post, Brown showed off his shredded physique after less than two months of embarking on his fitness journey.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Johnson portrayed himself as a modern primitive, using his own physique as proof of the effectiveness of this lifestyle.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Asian Americans’ outrage over a judge’s leniency in the case — the assailants received $3,000 fines and no jail time — sparked a surge of activism seeking tougher hate crime laws nationwide.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Sunday marks the first batch — 83, to be exact — to become law.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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When the Parks and Recreation alum was shot and killed at just 59 years old during a dispute with his neighbor on Sunday, June 1, his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed the act of violence was a hate crime.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The act of finding and identifying the missing was thus seen as essential for rebuilding a nation, whose identity is shaped by those who disappeared.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Yifei Liu's Mulan weighs dishonoring her family vs. saving her father (Tzi Ma) and defending the country from invaders, and the tale is an eye-popping fantasy adventure about embracing one's self.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Dominguez, seated next to Hutchinson at the defense table, watched intently as his videotaped self struggled to answer the detective’s questions.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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By factoring in island shape, reef type and location, scientists and policymakers can make smarter, more effective decisions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The new species was identified by the arrangement of its body plates, head shape, fin placement, texture and other other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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The bill passed unanimously out of committee and is presently awaiting further action in the state Senate.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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