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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
In 2022, a developer applied to build a car auction facility with a parking lot for more than 1,000 spaces, but those plans never materialized. — Emily Holshouser july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 The most effective way to build anticipation for a new museum is not to close its doors, but to invite the public inside. — Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Noun
Vripack spearheaded exterior and interior design, Dykstra Naval Architects executed the hull, sailplan, and thruster design, and Vitters Shipyard led the build. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Using his Willy Wonka chest of culinary tricks, Guichon has created a whole foosball table, dragons, motorcycles and life-sized animals crafted entirely from chocolate, among other stunning builds. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 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
  • For American River College specifically, the project list includes constructing new STEM, science and fine arts facilities and building a replacement for Davies Hall after it was shut down suddenly in 2023.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • The city’s news release says the drainage basin where the incident occurred is privately owned and was initially constructed as part of the Richland Park subdivision.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
Definition of construct
Noun
  • The Grammy-winning Australian singer has been going viral for his youthful physique after appearing shirtless during a recent performance.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The Westminster Christian grad, 50, has long been linked to women who take serious care of their physiques.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of physique
Verb
  • In one experiment, participants who assembled furniture themselves were willing to pay 63% more for it than participants who received the same item preassembled.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • Each vehicle takes about 900 hours of labor to assemble, all of which is done by hand.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of assemble
Noun
  • What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.
    — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The compatibility between their shapes allows lactase to break lactose apart into its simple sugar components, which are more easily managed by the digestive system.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of shape
Verb
  • In 2020, as critics of standardized tests made similar equity arguments, the UC system decided to remove the use of SAT and ACT test scores in admissions.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • What makes this harder to believe is that the night before, Gavin accused Kenny of lying to him for years, and Kenny likened him to Bernie Madoff.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of make
Noun
  • At the entrance was a white table covered with keepsakes and ornamental photo frames.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • One room had a baby gate affixed to the outside of the door frame, held together with numerous zip ties and duct tape, police said.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of frame
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
  • The new series, which debuted on Prime Video this past Tuesday, was created by Science Saru (aka Science Monkey), the studio behind the hit Devilman Crybaby and Danadan.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of create
Noun
  • Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Extreme corsetry, volumes, and silhouettes morphed women’s bodies into unnatural forms, some hyper-perfect, others creature-like.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2026
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