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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
The state is also canceling plans to keep the existing bridge open to foot and bike traffic during construction of its replacement.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This suburb is still quite rural, despite all the new construction.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This trend complicates efforts to address the country's housing shortage, with Turner & Townsend forecasting construction inflation to remain above target into 2026.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This suburb is still quite rural, despite all the new construction.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This trend complicates efforts to address the country's housing shortage, with Turner & Townsend forecasting construction inflation to remain above target into 2026.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
Noun
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However, in spite its lofty ambitions, the company never truly broke from the commission structure.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And there’s still no stadium site and no stadium financing structure.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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But this interpretation misses the deeper impact of moral courage.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Wirth and Hess, backed by a legal team in London, continued to express confidence in their interpretation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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But this conventional view overlooks a more important explanation.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Thankfully, there was an entirely logical explanation, which Christain was only too happy to provide.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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The guidance encourages agencies to explore alternatives such as artificial intelligence and machine translation where minimal assistance in other languages remains appropriate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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And, over time, fewer new European priests arrived in Kongo, making translation less necessary.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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