as in constructs
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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as in shapes
the type of body that a person has
has a slender build
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Recent Examples of builds
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The exercise builds skills around joint all-domain operations, crisis responses and multinational interoperability, enhances regional security and supports AFRICOM's strategic objectives, the website states.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 4 May 2026
This approach builds upon the original intent of the Donohoe Act, which began with positive goals but did not fully achieve its purpose.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
As the employee revolt builds, Google’s management reverses course and opts not to renew the lucrative military relationship.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 May 2026
But many customers will also travel out of their way if a store offers a better selection of products, greater customer service, lower prices, and if a shopper can consistently rely on a grocer for a good experience that builds brand loyalty.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
As the quartet builds toward a post-rock crescendo and a wistful, snowcapped outro that’s lightly accompanied by the sound of children on a playground, Kinsella and his bandmates spin the narrative in a kaleidoscopic language all their own.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Over time, that attentiveness builds a reputation more durable than performative confidence.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
New builds are still coming online, often replacing older houses on some of the best plots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The plan includes 90 minutes of downtown parking for just $1, eliminating fees for new builds and remodels and extending the Entertainment Zone across all of downtown.
—Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Mendoza gave Torres some pointers and recommended watching video of MLB standouts Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton, players with similar builds.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The model launches with three international design awards already on the shelf – including the German Design Award 2026 – and two builds aimed at riders who want something different from the carbon-and-aluminum mainstream.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Such builds represent a growing portion of the automaker’s business strategy.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
This new Future Platforms option is designed for Windows enthusiasts and developers who want access to the very latest test builds of Windows 11.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2026
The following frocks are available in petite sizing options, and have stamps of approval from shoppers with small builds.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
As Mars builds tension with Jupiter in your sign, pressure to prove yourself increases.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The exercise builds skills around joint all-domain operations, crisis responses and multinational interoperability, enhances regional security and supports AFRICOM's strategic objectives, the website states.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 4 May 2026
This approach builds upon the original intent of the Donohoe Act, which began with positive goals but did not fully achieve its purpose.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
As the employee revolt builds, Google’s management reverses course and opts not to renew the lucrative military relationship.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 May 2026
But many customers will also travel out of their way if a store offers a better selection of products, greater customer service, lower prices, and if a shopper can consistently rely on a grocer for a good experience that builds brand loyalty.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
As the quartet builds toward a post-rock crescendo and a wistful, snowcapped outro that’s lightly accompanied by the sound of children on a playground, Kinsella and his bandmates spin the narrative in a kaleidoscopic language all their own.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Over time, that attentiveness builds a reputation more durable than performative confidence.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The car show features vintage classics to sleek modern builds along with live music and food.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
New builds are still coming online, often replacing older houses on some of the best plots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The plan includes 90 minutes of downtown parking for just $1, eliminating fees for new builds and remodels and extending the Entertainment Zone across all of downtown.
—Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Mendoza gave Torres some pointers and recommended watching video of MLB standouts Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton, players with similar builds.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The model launches with three international design awards already on the shelf – including the German Design Award 2026 – and two builds aimed at riders who want something different from the carbon-and-aluminum mainstream.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Such builds represent a growing portion of the automaker’s business strategy.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
This new Future Platforms option is designed for Windows enthusiasts and developers who want access to the very latest test builds of Windows 11.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2026
The following frocks are available in petite sizing options, and have stamps of approval from shoppers with small builds.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builds
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Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There are 10,000 tomato varieties—of which only 600 are grown commercially—offering an astounding range of colors, shapes, and flavors.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And what makes this all worse is that Fauci made these comments this week.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Mass raids in neighborhoods, workplaces and near schools create fear that makes communities less safe, not more.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The host of Watch What Happens Live and executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, Cohen is bobbing and weaving from one reality universe to the other in many different forms.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Compensation for all other forms of payment, including a voucher, credit, or Free Spirit points, is pending and will need to be determined through the bankruptcy process, the airline’s release states.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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“Builds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builds. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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