1
as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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as in concept
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Recent Examples of construct
Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The ordinance now fully exempts residential buildings constructed after 2004.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Russell Leung,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Instead of this material reality, the left often talks about masculinity as a cultural or ideological construct.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Mystery Castle, Phoenix, Arizona, constructed between 1934 and 1945 by Boyce Luther Gulley, who built the complex by hand for his daughter Mary Lou without plans, permits, or formal architectural or engineering training.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The ordinance now fully exempts residential buildings constructed after 2004.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Noun
Altice’s mobile lines grew 42.6% year over year during the fourth quarter, which Parker attributed to both product construct and marketing.
—Russell Leung,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Instead of this material reality, the left often talks about masculinity as a cultural or ideological construct.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construct
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Solving problems like the most efficient way to use an aircraft cargo hold, or helping devise the next generation of long-term storage batteries, is only part of the IonQ mission.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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President Trump's tariffs are upending retailer supply chains, forcing them to devise workarounds.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Initially introduced in the 1980s in service of building a superior urban running shoe, the color continues to embody New Balance’s staunch dedication to craft, quality, and fearless independence, in every field.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Distrust of Alliances The concept of all under heaven (tianxia) in Chinese imperial thought often prioritized unilateral power.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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These innovations allow the service to segment customers based on needs before expanding successful concepts to other markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The book centers on Amber Patterson concocting a plan to get closer to the wealthy Daphne Parrish, whose lavish life Amber envies.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The creator of the modern-day Tequila Sunrise, concocted and popularized in a Sausalito bar in the 1970s, has died.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Comments One of the most thrilling heists in film history required one of the starriest casts ever assembled.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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And as of last week, automakers assembling cars in the United States will be able to offset part of the parts tariff, at least temporarily.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of conception, the big thing that Tom added this week was counseling Kyle Cooke on how to give a sperm sample to check his fertility for when Amanda is ready to have children, which, judging by next week’s preview, isn’t anytime soon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Chi Chi Rodriguez was invented by Cassandra Feather, at the Lion’s Share in San Diego.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Be touched by playful design decisions that speak volumes about the dedication that goes into inventing products, such as a unique gourmet bubble tea shop and its intricate recipes.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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It cannot be understated the improvement in team culture as created by the Cohen/Stearns administration.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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