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
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
In a landscape crowded with noise and rapid claims, Geeglee focuses on bringing greater structure to complex decision-making, while Vincent builds tools designed to help others navigate what matters most.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
At this year’s Triennale di Milano, an exhibition held in Milan dedicated to architecture, design and craftsmanship, the Eames Office will present the new Eames Pavilion System featuring examples of one- and two-story builds that visitors can walk through.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Both campaigns are expected to intensify outreach as Whatley builds name recognition and unaffiliated voters emerge as potential tiebreakers in a state known for late movement.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
Making climbs less demanding Uphill sections are often where fatigue builds fastest.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Adriana Park, owner of Pastries A Go Go, builds a plate of their signature Go Go Berry Biscuits at her downtown Decatur shop on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The restaurant bakes the chicken and Caesar dressing into the dough to make Caesar crust and builds a chicken Caesar salad on top of it.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
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
New residential builds are geared toward young, single people, said Docia Buffington, a project manager at the Pilsen Housing Cooperative, making family housing less prevalent.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
No final decisions have been made, and a timeline for any new builds or updates has not yet been established.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Others have more substance, offering raw power in bulky, uninspired builds.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The line consists of 14 dedicated stations, where vehicles are assembled by a team of vehicle line technicians, enabling repeatable builds.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
In a landscape crowded with noise and rapid claims, Geeglee focuses on bringing greater structure to complex decision-making, while Vincent builds tools designed to help others navigate what matters most.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
At this year’s Triennale di Milano, an exhibition held in Milan dedicated to architecture, design and craftsmanship, the Eames Office will present the new Eames Pavilion System featuring examples of one- and two-story builds that visitors can walk through.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Both campaigns are expected to intensify outreach as Whatley builds name recognition and unaffiliated voters emerge as potential tiebreakers in a state known for late movement.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
Making climbs less demanding Uphill sections are often where fatigue builds fastest.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Adriana Park, owner of Pastries A Go Go, builds a plate of their signature Go Go Berry Biscuits at her downtown Decatur shop on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The restaurant bakes the chicken and Caesar dressing into the dough to make Caesar crust and builds a chicken Caesar salad on top of it.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
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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
New residential builds are geared toward young, single people, said Docia Buffington, a project manager at the Pilsen Housing Cooperative, making family housing less prevalent.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
No final decisions have been made, and a timeline for any new builds or updates has not yet been established.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Others have more substance, offering raw power in bulky, uninspired builds.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The line consists of 14 dedicated stations, where vehicles are assembled by a team of vehicle line technicians, enabling repeatable builds.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builds
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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 Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 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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The track assembles into a classic floor-filler.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That creates an opportunity for automation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the brand states that its designs are intended to accommodate different body types and physiques.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 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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Throughout the process, Orsolya makes a great show of her reasonableness and decency.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to increase transparency of what is what on Reddit while preserving the anonymity that makes Reddit unique.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Builds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builds. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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