Definition of infrastructurenext
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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism

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Recent Examples of infrastructure The aircraft is equipped with eight electric motors and a turbo-generator that recharges the batteries while in flight, thereby eliminating the need for charging infrastructure on land. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2026 These complexes are reportedly used to store missiles, launch equipment, fuel, and supporting infrastructure beneath mountains or layers of rock and soil. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 If the United States does not offer a careful, accountable one, the activity will migrate offshore and onto anonymous infrastructure beyond the reach of any court. John Nay, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Data centers are popping up across the United States as tech giants Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon race to create artificial intelligence infrastructure. Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for infrastructure
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Noun
  • The changes are adaptive changes of the structure and function of the heart.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The structure of Iran’s regime was built following the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • But whether these accounts ultimately narrow America’s wealth gap depends less on the initial $1,000 deposit than on the financial architecture that follows.
    Darrick Hamilton, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Its internal mechanical architecture is modeled on the human spine and musculoskeletal system, using synthetic muscle-like actuators that enable fluid, natural movements.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
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  • The ceasefire framework explicitly designates Iran and Oman to negotiate the strategic waterway’s future management, giving Araghchi’s visit to Muscat particular significance.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Among them was a new oracy framework intended to strengthen spoken communication.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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