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
Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Your innovative streak loves novelty, yet comfort now builds freedom later, because steadier habits reduce decision fatigue and free energy for big ideas.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The Idaho Cash jackpot starts at $20,000 and builds every day until there is a winner, lottery officials said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Although reported sales and net profit declined, Manz has consistently argued that Nestlé remains in the early stages of its transformation and that the benefits of the overhaul should become increasingly evident as momentum builds through 2026.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
By Anthony Hughes and Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg SpaceX’s initial public offering is well oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand builds for a potentially record-setting debut.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Beauty of Joseon’s gel wash is non-stripping and builds a fluffy foam that helps rinse and wash everything off.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
The trip coincides with the 65th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty the two countries signed in 1961 — the only such treaty Beijing has ever agreed to — and builds upon their last meeting in September when Kim visited Beijing.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Triple-digit temperatures are returning to parts of California as a heat wave builds across the state.
—Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
That sets up James, a 2025 fifth-round pick, and Black, a 2026 third-rounder, as McCaffrey’s unproven understudies who are listed with similar builds (5-foot-9, 208 pounds).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The company’s second product is a modular data center system, manufactured off-site and delivered as ready-to-deploy units, which Orbital says can bring high-density compute capacity online in as little as six months versus up to three years for conventional builds.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The latest test builds of Windows 11 includes a new accessibility feature that adds a color overlay on top of your screen.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Unpredictable and extreme weather are becoming more frequent as Earth’s warming builds.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
While their base colors differ, both Oregon Ducks x Nike Air Force 1 styles feature matching builds and materials.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Instead of sticking with the typical tabletop-scale builds, Arduino hobbyist and YouTuber UncleStem chose to take a familiar robotics concept and push it into much larger territory.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Verb
Corning Optical builds glass components for fiber-optic cable and communications equipment.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Your innovative streak loves novelty, yet comfort now builds freedom later, because steadier habits reduce decision fatigue and free energy for big ideas.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The Idaho Cash jackpot starts at $20,000 and builds every day until there is a winner, lottery officials said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Although reported sales and net profit declined, Manz has consistently argued that Nestlé remains in the early stages of its transformation and that the benefits of the overhaul should become increasingly evident as momentum builds through 2026.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
By Anthony Hughes and Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg SpaceX’s initial public offering is well oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand builds for a potentially record-setting debut.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Beauty of Joseon’s gel wash is non-stripping and builds a fluffy foam that helps rinse and wash everything off.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
The trip coincides with the 65th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty the two countries signed in 1961 — the only such treaty Beijing has ever agreed to — and builds upon their last meeting in September when Kim visited Beijing.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Triple-digit temperatures are returning to parts of California as a heat wave builds across the state.
—Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Noun
The audience gets behind Bardolph's snarky suggestion, and a full-on chant builds, backing Park into a corner.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
That sets up James, a 2025 fifth-round pick, and Black, a 2026 third-rounder, as McCaffrey’s unproven understudies who are listed with similar builds (5-foot-9, 208 pounds).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The company’s second product is a modular data center system, manufactured off-site and delivered as ready-to-deploy units, which Orbital says can bring high-density compute capacity online in as little as six months versus up to three years for conventional builds.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The latest test builds of Windows 11 includes a new accessibility feature that adds a color overlay on top of your screen.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Unpredictable and extreme weather are becoming more frequent as Earth’s warming builds.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
While their base colors differ, both Oregon Ducks x Nike Air Force 1 styles feature matching builds and materials.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Instead of sticking with the typical tabletop-scale builds, Arduino hobbyist and YouTuber UncleStem chose to take a familiar robotics concept and push it into much larger territory.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 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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As the rocks eroded and wore away into their iconic shapes, there were Indigenous people who hunted, gathered and farmed beside them.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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All these years later, Kaye assembles his footage, receipts, and memories of the period for what promises to be an intensely personal and provocative documentary.—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Apple, for example, designs its phones in California, but assembles them in areas like China and India with components from international suppliers.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Altogether, Russia fired 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian Air Force figures, which said the vast bulk of the drones and just over half of the missiles were shot down.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Then these same superhero physiques appeared in rom-coms and dramas as regular-degular guys, muscles included.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 May 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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The Aquarius Moon makes private material more active, so give the early version room before exposing it to judgment.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Also, in the lead-up to the summer solstice, nights are short, which makes auroras more difficult to spot.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The downturn started with the ubiquity of smartphones, social media, and various forms of educational technology that have proved inefficient, with the pandemic acting as an accelerant.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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