as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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Recent Examples of build
James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The industry still hasn’t built sufficient pipeline networks to capture gas at oil wells, so, as production rises, so does flaring and venting.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The indoor dome will be built before the new main pitch is installed, so Liverpool Under-21s will need to find a temporary home for their Premier League 2 games.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The industry still hasn’t built sufficient pipeline networks to capture gas at oil wells, so, as production rises, so does flaring and venting.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The 300-piece set has 24 daily surprises, including minifigures, animals, and accessories that can be combined with other builds for unlimited play and display possibilities.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build
Verb
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The district plans to begin constructing the canals in 2026, and is looking for a developer to partner in the project, Alanis said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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The building that houses it was constructed in the 1940s; quirky designs abound inside, as do low ceilings and claustrophobic layouts.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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In fact, he is now becoming known for his amazing physique having placed 3rd in a fitness contest.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu said Israeli forces were organising and assembling into Gaza City.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s report states that HHS will assemble a working group of federal officials to evaluate SSRI prescribing patterns, specifically among children.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The phone box has an important connection to its location, as the man who designed the K2 model of classic British phone boxes, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, drew inspiration from the Dulwich Picture Gallery's mausoleum when creating its unique shape.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goalkeeping concerns over Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have perhaps been addressed with the addition of Senne Lammens, but the 23-year-old Belgian is relatively unproven at the highest level having made just 93 career appearances.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Altilium and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have showcased the UK’s first electric vehicle battery cells made from recycled cathode and anode materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The print is encased in a golden polystyrene frame that looks inspired by antique baroque frames of the early 17th century.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Images from the scene showed the front part of the top deck of the bus smashed in and its metal frame badly dented, as first responders cordoned off the area.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When interviewed by officers, Burns admitted to creating multiple social media accounts to distribute and receive child pornography, including files of prepubescent children, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Around many of these newborn stars, the surrounding gas forms protoplanetary disks, dense fields of material from which planets can be born.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The friends were both wearing some form of American flag on their outfits and were visiting from Syracuse, New York.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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