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
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Married to his no-nonsense high school sweetheart Maggie (Liz White) and set to ply the family trade until his body gives in, he’s built a stable life for himself, but not an especially soul-nourishing one.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
From $686 per night. Perks: Spiral staircase with loft, hot tub, cowboy pool, fireplace
Though there’s something undeniably enchanting about a historic home in the desert, new builds are equally as enjoyable, and this two-bedroom loft built in 2021 is proof.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Many states already have incentives built into SNAP to encourage consumption of fruits and vegetables.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Married to his no-nonsense high school sweetheart Maggie (Liz White) and set to ply the family trade until his body gives in, he’s built a stable life for himself, but not an especially soul-nourishing one.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The woman was described as in her 30s, of Caucasian appearance, about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, thin build, with black hair and brown eyes.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
From $686 per night. Perks: Spiral staircase with loft, hot tub, cowboy pool, fireplace
Though there’s something undeniably enchanting about a historic home in the desert, new builds are equally as enjoyable, and this two-bedroom loft built in 2021 is proof.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build
Verb
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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,
14 Aug. 2025
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The design of the bag is constructed in a maze-like pattern, and the bottom is wide, so there’s more room to pack your items next to each other instead of on top of one another.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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A lot of Kerstin’s desire has been pooled toward improving all parts of his game, not least of which is his physique.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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That's when play-by-play announcer Michael Kay couldn't help but bring up Doncic's impressive new physique while encouraging him to throw shade at the Mavericks.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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From Zero gave Linkin Park their first No. 1 debut on the ARIA Chart, and first with the new lineup, which is now led by Armstrong and was assembled following the passing of former frontman Chester Bennington in 2017.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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The outspoken musician and activist Tom Morello has assembled a diverse array of artists for a playlist in protest of President Donald Trump and his Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s attacks on immigrants.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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The new sign swaps out blue accents for green ones but keeps the same shape and illumination structure.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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This new satellite is part of Uranus’ group of 13 inner moons, which are characterized by their irregular shapes and low brightness.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Burton made a triple, a layup, and two free throws to help the Valkyries push their lead back to 20 by the 1:30 mark of the third quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stewart, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, made four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up two runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings for a 4.91 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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The last one, right below the zone, had Crow-Armstrong flailing to end the frame.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The following frame, the title jumped to No. 27, and that position still stands as the highest he’s ever reached.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That means teaching parents how to be their child’s calm center, how to interpret behavior as communication, and how to create home environments that foster cooperation and emotional safety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In 2019, Disney also created Disney+, its entertainment and kids DTC offering, gaining 128 million subscribers.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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A number of high-profile 2025 novels pick up on this same theme: a longing for an older form of media.—
Ginny Hogan
August 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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From Lake Tahoe to Sonoma County, Northern California comes equipped with a wealth of unforgettable tourist destinations that showcase the abundant beauty of the state—and just north of Sacramento, an underrated getaway for nature lovers exists in the form of Butte County.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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