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
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
While Nvidia makes the specialized processors used, initially, for computer graphics and now for AI, Supermicro builds server racks and cooling systems that incorporate the chips.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The callback comes as excitement builds for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is set to hit theaters on May 1.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Be that city that adapts, moves forward, builds and rebuilds, figures it out, gets big things done.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But the production builds to a remarkable, resonant conclusion best experienced fresh.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
From there, the play builds into a seismic clash between the two, each arguing for their place, with Curator caught in the middle.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Astrolight designs and builds free‑space optical communication systems for satellites and ground stations, including the terminals and adaptive optics hardware needed to maintain stable laser links through atmospheric turbulence.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The Prince George — which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — includes 416 units of affordable housing operated by Breaking Ground, a non-for-profit that builds and operates supportive housing at locations throughout the city.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The plan also eliminates the $1,000-per-seat wastewater fee for new builds and remodels.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cosplayers gather, stopping to greet one another, compare builds and line up for photos with each other.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In most builds, the four rotors are fixed perpendicular to their axis of rotation.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For those living in fire country, fire resistance has become a must-have in new builds.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
But a closer look reveals the modern new builds and teardowns deliberately rebuilt in old-world styles to embody the former aesthetic.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The suspects are described as having thin builds, and wearing black ski masks and black hoodies.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
When pipes fill during a big storm, pressure builds and the water comes back up through the plumbing, into homes and storefronts.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
While Nvidia makes the specialized processors used, initially, for computer graphics and now for AI, Supermicro builds server racks and cooling systems that incorporate the chips.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The callback comes as excitement builds for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is set to hit theaters on May 1.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Be that city that adapts, moves forward, builds and rebuilds, figures it out, gets big things done.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But the production builds to a remarkable, resonant conclusion best experienced fresh.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
From there, the play builds into a seismic clash between the two, each arguing for their place, with Curator caught in the middle.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Astrolight designs and builds free‑space optical communication systems for satellites and ground stations, including the terminals and adaptive optics hardware needed to maintain stable laser links through atmospheric turbulence.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The Prince George — which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — includes 416 units of affordable housing operated by Breaking Ground, a non-for-profit that builds and operates supportive housing at locations throughout the city.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Pool first, oak tree stays In many luxury builds, outdoor spaces are the final flourish.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The plan also eliminates the $1,000-per-seat wastewater fee for new builds and remodels.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cosplayers gather, stopping to greet one another, compare builds and line up for photos with each other.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In most builds, the four rotors are fixed perpendicular to their axis of rotation.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For those living in fire country, fire resistance has become a must-have in new builds.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
But a closer look reveals the modern new builds and teardowns deliberately rebuilt in old-world styles to embody the former aesthetic.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The suspects are described as having thin builds, and wearing black ski masks and black hoodies.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 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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Available in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors, shrubs add eye-catching dimension and character to barren areas.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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With so many shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In it, Dekeyser assembles a history and taxonomy of the refusal of technologies, even ones that humans had come to depend on in their daily lives.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group assembles in a staggered formation and uses hand signals to communicate road hazards and turns.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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But many senior figures within the sport point to claims of positive fan feedback, although so far no official numbers have been released to support these claims from the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Executives at United and American Airlines reported similar figures.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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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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While this makes alliums great companions for most vegetables and herbs, asparagus and alliums just don’t mix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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But don’t dismantle the machinery that makes America First actually work.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both menus also come with special wellness sections for health-minded travelers, listing calorie and allergen content from dishes teeming with local produce and proteins in their purest forms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kratom is a plant that has both opioid-like and stimulant-like properties and can be produced into other forms like powder, capsules and liquids.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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