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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The building is the subject of litigation brought by former employees and executives of the nonprofit think tank after the Republican administration seized the facility last year and fired almost all the institute’s staff.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
When building a capsule wardrobe filled with timeless items, investing in standout accessories is key.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The sprawling 20-acre Obama Presidential Center campus in Jackson Park, just blocks from the lake and just south of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, includes several buildings, playgrounds, and a 225-foot museum tower.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The building is the subject of litigation brought by former employees and executives of the nonprofit think tank after the Republican administration seized the facility last year and fired almost all the institute’s staff.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
When building a capsule wardrobe filled with timeless items, investing in standout accessories is key.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building
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Identification requires letting Chinese cultural logic influence the structure of a campaign — not just its visuals or celebrity cast.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, since they are used in such small amounts, they cannot be imaged inside these structures.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The authority would work toward acquiring, financing, constructing and leasing land and capital improvements.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Companies taking part in the state’s Reinvestment Payment Program earn a rebate on sales taxes paid for upgrading equipment or constructing a new building or expansion in South Dakota.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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Without my father’s booming presence, our house was strangely quiet.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many public spaces within the Mountain House have ADA-compliant routes to enter, exit, and move around the house freely.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Preparing an emergency plan, assembling a go-kit, and staying aware of changing weather conditions can also help protect lives and property during wildfire season.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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The alliance is currently in the process of assembling its slate in collaboration with filmmakers, writers and visual-tech artists and engineers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The blaring, martial horn intro that marked Superman's arrival on the scene carries with it the entire edifice of American nostalgia.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Katharine's first professional home was the third floor of Building 5, a seven-story brick edifice lined with wide windows smack-dab in the middle of the GE factory.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other beauty gurus like Jackie Aina, Aaliyah Jay, Manny MUA, Amrezy, NikkiTutorials, Patrick Starrr, MakeupShayla, and Alissa Ashley, among others, were making waves online and earning their audiences' trust.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Garland and Boyle also have devoted time and effort to character psychology, to making the members of the Icarus’ crew into recognizable people and not Hollywood stick figures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.—
Darius Tahir,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Building.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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