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verb

ˈbild How to pronounce build (audio)
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as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit

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noun

as in physique
the type of body that a person has has a slender build

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Recent Examples of build
Verb
To that end, Washington should encourage governments in the region, multilateral development banks, and the private sector to build resilient supply chains across Latin America and the Caribbean. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 The agenda will also examine how investors and entrepreneurs identify—and build—the next major sports properties. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 Shoshana said those at the center are not opposed to more affordable housing but question why a location that has been instrumental in feeding the arts in Santa Monica is targeted for the build. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for build
Recent Examples of Synonyms for build
  1. construct
  2. physique
  3. assemble
  4. shape
  5. make
  6. frame
  7. create
  8. form
Verb
  • To date, most analyses have compared patients’ genomes against a standard DNA sequence constructed from a limited number of people.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • By mimicking the oarfish’s fluid control, Shepherd’s team aims to construct large, silent robotic monitors capable of observing fragile ocean ecosystems without ever disturbing the wildlife inside them.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of construct
Noun
  • An actor known for his macho presence and muscular physique, Sylvester Stallone does not fit the stereotype of a person with an eating disorder.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Gavin Francis From its origins in the classical physique and homoerotic spectacle, bodybuilding today often involves the use of steroids whose dangers are not properly understood.
    — Conor Heffernan, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of physique
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  • The new leadership team that Skydance is assembling under the direction of Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, just recruited from Mattel to serve as co-CEO, has to navigate that dynamic.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Mallica Kumbera Landrus, the Ashmolean’s curator of Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian art, expressed excitement over the chance to assemble a trove of Bangladeshi art.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of assemble
Noun
  • For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The team notes that this version uses one cell line, muscle fibers aligned in one direction and simple shapes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shape
Verb
  • Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Niu Jianrong, an experienced TV and film director, made his debut as a lead actor in the film.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of make
Noun
  • When the Spider swings past a silverish-gray newsstand filled with copies of the Daily Bugle, the frame becomes black-and-white, even in the color version.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The resulting frame weighs just six pounds without the battery, despite supporting a drone capable of carrying 110 pounds.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of frame
Verb
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Simply liking someone, feeling close to them or spending hours together isn’t enough to create an attachment relationship.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of create
Noun
  • But what chance would American soldiers have against a country whose military doctrine has already imagined active resistance in populated areas, backed by citizens who could potentially provide intelligence, surveillance and other forms of support?
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The auction house endorsed the new asset form, and the asset’s price, in turn, made the institution appear responsive to an emergent cultural power.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
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