- present tense form of constitute (3rd person singular).
constitutes
Example Sentences
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Another oncologist chided the FDA for failing to establish a precise benchmark for determining what constitutes a benefit of “large magnitude.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"It does not specify what constitutes hate speech, how it will be defined, on what criteria, or how those who produce such speech will be identified," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Another challenge can be determining what constitutes a "reasonable adjustment," a sticking point which can be what ends up being decided in a tribunal.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
To that end, he could argue the video constitutes misappropriation or invasion of privacy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Such a triplet constitutes a proton or a neutron.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
