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as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of construction
Many of these caves were thought to be lost during numerous construction projects that took place in the 20th century.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
King is the owner of a construction firm and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His greatest triumph was the construction of a monumental clock, initially conceived by the computer scientist Danny Hillis, that could keep accurate time for 10,000 years.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
During construction many indoor events will be held in the school’s auxiliary gym.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
King is the owner of a construction firm and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His greatest triumph was the construction of a monumental clock, initially conceived by the computer scientist Danny Hillis, that could keep accurate time for 10,000 years.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
During construction many indoor events will be held in the school’s auxiliary gym.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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There were signs of rodent entry in some structures on the couple’s property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Slavery is an appropriate explanation for the Civil War; God’s will is not.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Armed men abducted former Malian minister Mountaga Tall from his home without explanation or arrest warrant, his family said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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His grandfather’s illustrations of Indian history and culture adorn India’s constitution; the iconic four-lion emblem that is the government’s official letterhead and is found on the cover of each Indian passport was designed by one of his students under his supervision.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The documentary features original music by Matt Cannon, original illustrations by Jacob Walsh, animations by Mike Nixon, motion graphics by Eastwood Allen, and was edited by Jay Espindola (Art Attack!—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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How family history plays a part in language and translation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The translation of the part of the caption written in Korean also indicated that there has been a lot of interest in the new store, along with demands to know exactly when the store would be opening.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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