as in structure
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
English class will be in that big stone building over there
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as in constructing
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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Recent Examples of building
Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The new Sam Won is in a soft-opening phase under new owners, in the same building at 5201 McCart Ave.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
Amari Riley
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The platform is also expanding its footprint into the preceding MipJunior weekend and will host a session about building fandoms and scaling premium IP for Gen Z and teens.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Calcium is a major building block of bone, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain normal bone mineralization.
—Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The new Sam Won is in a soft-opening phase under new owners, in the same building at 5201 McCart Ave.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
Verb
Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.
—Amari Riley
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The platform is also expanding its footprint into the preceding MipJunior weekend and will host a session about building fandoms and scaling premium IP for Gen Z and teens.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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If that occurs, The Economist’s two-track internet may be remembered as one of the earliest signs that humanity had begun constructing a parallel universe of knowledge for a new form of intelligence.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Purchasing and renovating the existing buildings could save as much as $111 million compared with constructing new facilities, according to county documents.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Once that hurdle is cleared, Vertical Aerospace will begin assembling its first pre-production aircraft.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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Sourcing materials and assembling battery packs near Elysian’s operational facilities is intended to shorten international shipping distances.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Can that gratification be found in supporting and maintaining an edifice that has been erected by others?—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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There were fewer speeches and more musical performances than the norm at the typical dedications of presidential edifices.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Thinking of spending or making money?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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More energy devoted to passing laws to protect consumers from predatory businesses and to erecting guardrails to prevent artificial intelligence companies from collecting and selling our data for private gain.—
Matt Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Workers spent Friday evening erecting scaffolding in front of the building as crowds gathered below to watch.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
13 June 2026
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“Building.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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