as in structure
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
English class will be in that big stone building over there
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as in constructing
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 building
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The company installs technology that connects to existing building systems like HVAC, batteries, solar and EV charging.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Lisa Song Sutton, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Silverman was instrumental in building Endeavor’s physical production department from the ground up, which later became a cornerstone of WME.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
New plans for Charlotte’s Research Park Centene finished constructing the main office building and it was eventually sold to wealth management leader Vanguard.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The company installs technology that connects to existing building systems like HVAC, batteries, solar and EV charging.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Because the real value of veteran entrepreneurship isn’t just who is building.
—Lisa Song Sutton, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Silverman was instrumental in building Endeavor’s physical production department from the ground up, which later became a cornerstone of WME.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building
Noun
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In theory, that’s what Slot wants his side to do, but in practice this season, due to personnel, fitness and at times structure, the Liverpool high press has lacked the intensity, aggression and intelligence of previous years.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Given the structure's historic landmark status, preserving heritage was of utmost importance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead of constructing entire components from tungsten, researchers are focusing on applying thin tungsten layers onto more manageable base materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Katherine Schwarzenegger's video of action star husband Chris Pratt constructing a dollhouse for their daughters has generated a big response.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Breakfast is included, a generous European-style buffet with eggs, cured meats, fresh fruit, house granola, muffins, and flaky pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Horner showed investigators where to find her body, which was recovered two days later at a site along the Trinity River less than 10 miles from her father’s house, authorities have said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The transfer portal for men’s college basketball opens Tuesday, and with a roster that has already seen six departures through either graduation or entry into the portal, Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates will have to begin the process of assembling a new team.—
Joseph Pastilha,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, several thousand ground troops are assembling.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The store, a block-long edifice along Commerce Street with an in-house Starbucks coffeehouse and a movie theater around the corner, drew shoppers to whom the retailer had imparted happy memories.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leaning against the brick edifice of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory on the cast-iron corridor of West Main is a massive 120-foot-high steel replica of Babe Ruth's original Louisville Slugger bat.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Folk music à la Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen plays on repeat, creating a chill vibe for a crowd of regulars (many of who come twice a day).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The space was designed by her and her mother, Sabeen Khaliq, with the goal of creating tranquility.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jackie made lots and lots of money predicting the weather, erecting things, or playing the numbers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Building.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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