BUILDS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of build

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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noun

plural of build

as in shapes

the type of body that a person has has a slender build

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Recent Examples of builds

Verb

Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals. —

Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 Instead of a traditional linear assembly line, Tesla builds modules separately before bringing them together late in production. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 The idea seemed natural to me — much of my younger days were spent developing a family art retreat in southern Colorado, a 115-acre expanse dotted with my dad’s sculptures and DIY cabin builds nestled throughout arroyos and piñon pines. —

Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026 Gary makes good on his promise and builds a radio for Teri. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026 These efforts have generated a near-atomic view of each individual protein that builds the eight petal-like radial units. —

Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026 California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the single biggest reason the state builds slower and pays more for housing than the rest of the country. —

Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026 However, running back is an under-the-radar position that could get a sizable investment as Harbaugh builds a run-heavy offense. —

Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026 Using the compost to mulch around the base of the plant builds soil fertility and retains moisture needed for vigorous hydrangeas. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

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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 The new line includes 14 dedicated stations staffed by vehicle line technicians to enable repeatable builds, process verification, and production optimization. —

Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026 The ten most expensive school builds are packed with four vocational schools, all of which were approved after 2021 and cost over $285 million. —

Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026 Already a substantial 3,422-square-foot in size, the Plum Drive property adds an extra 2,630 square feet of finished basement, and, unusual for recent builds, includes space for six bedrooms to join its six bathrooms. —

Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 2 Mar. 2026 Landowners can enter into easement agreements with companies to set aside portions of their land for the builds. —

Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 2 Mar. 2026 Timed to major releases like Project Hail Mary and featuring beloved classics like Star Wars and Batman, these kits range from display-worthy collectibles to interactive builds that come to life with the new Lego Smart Brick System. —

Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026 In the age of fast-track renovations and turnkey new builds, taking five years to finish a house might sound like a design cautionary tale. —

Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for builds

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The poet is the first to understand that safety is an illusion that power constructs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026