as in to interpret
to make plain or understandable
the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution
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Recent Examples of construe
Reporting that the 15 member schools have already decided that Texas Tech shouldn’t play Sorsby could be construed as prejudging Texas Tech and failing to honor the procedural safeguards guaranteed by the bylaws.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
That order explicitly said that nothing in it should be construed as creating a mandatory licensing regime.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
This material is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Some questioned how handing out reprints of an editorial published in the ADA’s own journal, at the ADA’s own annual conference, could be construed as a violation of that code.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
That order explicitly said that nothing in it should be construed as creating a mandatory licensing regime.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
This material is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Some questioned how handing out reprints of an editorial published in the ADA’s own journal, at the ADA’s own annual conference, could be construed as a violation of that code.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construe
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Thune has repeatedly explained that the bill, which Democrats and a handful of Republicans oppose, does not have the votes to pass in the Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Logan star also explains how the strenuousness of the fight scenes doubled as an artistic choice.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Weeks later, Roach amended the order to clarify that cellphones would be prohibited in the courtroom.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If feedback stings, breathe, then ask one clarifying question so everyone understands your intent.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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The scale of the fund, and the involvement of multiple international partners, illustrates Abu Dhabi’s ambition to use AI to help diversify its economy, and its credibility as an investor.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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To earn belief, leaders must protect early adopters, welcome critical feedback, and demonstrate value through real-world examples.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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In order to understand what is happening, the reader must interpret the images and the character’s dialogue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Research that starts online often bears more fruit when it’s continued in person at a genealogical library, where professional genealogists and librarians can help locate and interpret records.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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His paragon, surprisingly, was Adorno, who, notwithstanding his mandarin prose, often explicated his ideas on radio and television.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Light and Space was always caught up in said complex too, as a recent show at the Palm Springs Art Museum memorably explicated.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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But data elucidating the reasons behind the declining birth rate could be crucial in designing policy interventions to address the crisis.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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However, there are strong definitional issues when attempting to elucidate blogs within a journalism context.—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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“Construe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construe. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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