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, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Dominique Thorne stars as a 15-year-old super genius from Chicago, Illinois, who builds her own Tony Stark-style suit to defend her block and the world – in that order.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Over time, that attentiveness builds a reputation more durable than performative confidence.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Some cities could threaten 80 degrees depending on how quickly the high pressure builds, according to the weather service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
The exteriors for the wedding were shot at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena, while the interiors were all stage builds, in keeping with the overall approach to Season 3.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Apr. 2026
Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Over time, the scammer builds trust and eventually introduces a crypto investment opportunity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Pool first, oak tree stays In many luxury builds, outdoor spaces are the final flourish.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 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
Verb
The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Dominique Thorne stars as a 15-year-old super genius from Chicago, Illinois, who builds her own Tony Stark-style suit to defend her block and the world – in that order.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Over time, that attentiveness builds a reputation more durable than performative confidence.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Some cities could threaten 80 degrees depending on how quickly the high pressure builds, according to the weather service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
The exteriors for the wedding were shot at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena, while the interiors were all stage builds, in keeping with the overall approach to Season 3.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Apr. 2026
Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Over time, the scammer builds trust and eventually introduces a crypto investment opportunity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Pool first, oak tree stays In many luxury builds, outdoor spaces are the final flourish.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 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
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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The shapes don’t have to be uniform.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shop the rug in three colors and in a variety of round, rectangular, and runner shapes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 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
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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
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Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 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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That alone makes the proposition of using DNA as an engineering material far more feasible.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Shug’s Bagels owner and founder Justin Shugrue is originally from New York, don't waste your time debating whether or not Shug's makes New York-style bagels.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rise of perfume bottles as cultural artifacts suggests that fragrance is entering a new phase — one in which its physical forms are finally being recognized as part of design history.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, an international research group from Europe and Japan created an ambitious computer simulation of the dynamics of water molecules that aimed to predict undiscovered forms of ice.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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