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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The movies had developed a bit of a formulaic structure where there was a premonition, the premonition was avoided, and then death came after the characters one by one.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 May 2025
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
According to White, the platform’s ad share model is structured to level the playing field for Black creators, particularly Black women who have long been underpaid and undervalued in the content creation space.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 13 May 2025
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Noun
While there is no way for an AI assistant to replace a genuine human connection, a comforting presence can go a long way if no other support structure is available.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The movies had developed a bit of a formulaic structure where there was a premonition, the premonition was avoided, and then death came after the characters one by one.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 May 2025
Verb
The debt is structured in a way aimed at avoiding a tax increase, replacing existing debt as it is paid off.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
According to White, the platform’s ad share model is structured to level the playing field for Black creators, particularly Black women who have long been underpaid and undervalued in the content creation space.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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Her pathway to revitalize the Brownsville Community includes a multi-site development spanning 16 parcels that includes 30 units across 17 buildings anchored in the Bronzeville Arts and Cultural District.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In the exclusive pic above, Fallon and Saint John, 48, are seen standing side-by-side in a sleek brick building with smiles on their faces.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The Context The Trump Organization is investing heavily in Middle Eastern construction over the next decade, with major construction projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Located on the South Bank of the Oklahoma River, construction in the area began in 2018 and was specifically intended to be both walkable and bikeable.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Then there is brute-forcing fingerprint recognition using a framework called BrutePrint.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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More: Trump confronts South African leader with false claims of genocide in Oval Office ambush Mandela later tapped him to lead negotiations for the country's new democratic framework in 1991.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Other parts of the initiative that drew heavy criticism included proposals to construct lodges with up to 350 rooms at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns County and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Walton County.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The narrative that recycling can meaningfully counteract the plastic crisis was constructed by the oil and gas industry to maintain public demand for plastic and delay regulation of its production.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2025
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The borough's unique blend of historic architecture, diverse communities and cutting-edge culture creates an atmosphere impossible to replicate anywhere else in the city.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Built around 1913, the Shields House has a twin structure next door that mirrors its architecture.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But it’s also used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, from building materials to paints and plastics.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Much of this decline is the direct result of Chicago’s admirable civic infrastructure of community violence intervention (CVI) programs, which, according to a Northwestern University report, are responsible for 40% drops in violence in neighborhoods where CVI is focused.—
Otis Moss III,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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However, even the U.S. faces trade-offs, including talent, infrastructure, and political bandwidth.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Once soaked, the seeds form a gel-like consistency that can help move things along in your gut.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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Chicago and Northwest Indiana formed an industrial hub then with plentiful factory jobs in everything from the steel mills behind the buildings making up the city's iconic skyline to car factories assembling the Fords cruising along Lake Shore Drive.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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