- present tense form of constitute (3rd person singular).
constitutes
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The high level of crime has been a major concern for decades, especially since tourism constitutes a significant portion of gross domestic product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Whether or not robots dream of electric sheep, rapid advances in artificial intelligence have tech leaders and philosophers pondering what constitutes consciousness.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
"It is clear that our not having reviewed the data available to us prior to the attack constitutes a missed opportunity."
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Climaxing in a tense court case that hinges on what constitutes a slap, “Fjord” explores clashing cultures and mutual distrust, leaving us unsure how to feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
It is illegal to subject pretrial detainees like Walter and Myers to confinement that constitutes punishment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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