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to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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Recent Examples of built
Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The third is being built at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and will open in April 2026.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Even high-level festival awards can only do so much to raise the profile of films that aren’t built to travel, and Maresco’s unabashedly local brand of satire — steeped in cultural and political reference points with little resonance outside Italy — is as good an example as any.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
From The Accused to The Silence of the Lambs, Jodie Foster built her career on strength, intelligence and control.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, the solar installation has been built using low-carbon photovoltaic panels placed around the runway of Hultsfred airport.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The house that Mayhem built is a fifth-floor penthouse in Tribeca.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Pair guests up to form teams and start with pre-built houses to minimize hassle and mess.
—Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Adjective
But there’s also an accusation that a venue built for the 2012 Olympics lacks character and feels soulless compared to the club’s old home.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The third is being built at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and will open in April 2026.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Even high-level festival awards can only do so much to raise the profile of films that aren’t built to travel, and Maresco’s unabashedly local brand of satire — steeped in cultural and political reference points with little resonance outside Italy — is as good an example as any.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
From The Accused to The Silence of the Lambs, Jodie Foster built her career on strength, intelligence and control.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, the solar installation has been built using low-carbon photovoltaic panels placed around the runway of Hultsfred airport.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The house that Mayhem built is a fifth-floor penthouse in Tribeca.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fabric is specifically constructed to be soft and stretchy for maximum comfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new batch will join nearly 8,300 other operational Starlink satellites up there, continuing to flesh out the biggest spacecraft network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two delivery men moved my couch into a different room in my home, and assembled the sofa.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The soil will remain warm enough for good root growth for several weeks after the first fall frost, giving peonies ample time to build a new root system.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As The Athletic discovered on a recent stroll along the waterfront from the city centre, there’s certainly plenty of land ripe for development.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The moment is ripe for Maduro's fall, and meaningful retaliation is unlikely.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nordstrom Rack Double Keeper Belt Nordstrom Rack is replete with black belts that won’t break the bank — one of them being this slim leather belt with a gold buckle and two gold keepers, which comes in sizes small to extra large.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2024
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“Built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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