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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Advertisement American analysts often underestimate the strength of the Iranian state, which is structured for survival.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 19 June 2025
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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Noun
This gift is structured as a dollar-for-dollar matching donation: Bill Gillies will match funds raised through the RSFW Fund’s Above and Beyond Campaign and profits from public donations or fundraising activities up to $1 million.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Advertisement American analysts often underestimate the strength of the Iranian state, which is structured for survival.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 19 June 2025
Verb
There was no need to build structures that would last, especially given how rapidly the boundaries were changing.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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According to the brand, the creative direction for the building originated from historical musings.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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He's applied the logic to his own career — focusing on building and monetizing his podcast, for example, while recovering from investing burnout.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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The construction program, a partnership with Valencia College, teaches work site safety, measurements, use of hand tools, how to read a blueprint and more.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The lawsuit, filed by Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity in the Southern District of Florida, aims to pause construction at the federal site, which is being built at the reportedly unoccupied Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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On iOS, attackers deliver the malware through fake software frameworks or enterprise provisioning profiles, often disguised as legitimate components.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Robust data governance frameworks, phased roll‑outs and ongoing education programs are all key strategies to help mitigate these challenges.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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The 430-piece set constructs two cherry blossom branches that can be displayed individually or combined with other sets for a larger bloom.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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Nike reports that this shirt’s ‘geometric lines celebrate the country's architecture, while the cool purples and icy turquoise evoke morning light over snowy landscapes’.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The caverns were later incorporated into a 13th-century Benedictine abbey, destroyed during the French Revolution but still visible in the architecture of the lower levels.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to Levitt, the jury selection process was built to root out those preexisting biases from making their way into the courtroom.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Remember the endurance paradox: your dog may be a sprinter at the park, but human beings are built for long-distances.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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Investments in infrastructure and technology are reshaping how California manages its water.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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China currently exercises an effective monopoly over the rare earth supply chain—materials that are critical for defense systems, renewable energy infrastructure and advanced technologies, Newsweek reported.—
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John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Anyone who reads history knows the only reason any workers anywhere have any sort of rights is because past workers formed unions, and radical, militant ones at that.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin also formed an exploratory committee to run for Kelly’s seat.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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