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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Conversation builds emotional awareness.
—Jonathan Avery, STAT, 11 May 2026
Trade builds wealth over decades.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
This matters because with its Starship program, SpaceX ultimately aims to land humans back on Earth via vertical landing, and demonstrating a sustained record of success with this method builds confidence in this technology.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
That guidance builds trust and trust drives conversion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 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
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
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The intrigue only adds to the mystique surrounding what is shaping up to be one of Miami’s most ambitious residential builds.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
That residential development may include some level of mining for sand and gravel for future builds.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
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
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
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
Verb
Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon that builds autonomous robotaxis, which look very different from other rivals.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Conversation builds emotional awareness.
—Jonathan Avery, STAT, 11 May 2026
Trade builds wealth over decades.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
This matters because with its Starship program, SpaceX ultimately aims to land humans back on Earth via vertical landing, and demonstrating a sustained record of success with this method builds confidence in this technology.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
That guidance builds trust and trust drives conversion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 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
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
Noun
So many new builds right now are very generic and boxy, with almost no decorative features, but many are still brick.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The intrigue only adds to the mystique surrounding what is shaping up to be one of Miami’s most ambitious residential builds.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
That residential development may include some level of mining for sand and gravel for future builds.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
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
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
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
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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Or do your own thing with free-form shapes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Breads of many shapes sit in a row on the front counter at three-week-old Kouzeh Bakery, on display behind glass.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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
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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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Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Matching your curtains to your wall color creates a seamless, sophisticated look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 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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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
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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
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Vatkin is represented by works in his signature style, where thick, layered brushstrokes, fragmented forms and a vivid use of color create a sense of motion and instability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Unlike most forms of hantavirus, which spread from rodents to humans, Andes is the only strain that is able to transmit from person to person, heightening fears about how outbreaks could unfold under the right conditions.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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