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constructed

verb

past tense of construct
1
as in devised
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river

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Recent Examples of constructed This jacket is constructed from a heavyweight cotton, providing an extra layer that keeps you cozy on chilly fall days. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 But in the age of AC — and AI — the means of motion picture production can be constructed most anywhere. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Materials Most collars designed for training purposes are constructed from nylon, plastic or another synthetic material. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 And in lower Manhattan, the old twin towers of the World Trade Center still stand sentry in Macken's miniature Gotham, albeit alongside One World Trade Center and the other gleaming skyscrapers constructed after the 2001 terror attacks. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 In this sense, the first avant-garde constructed a modern vision of Cuba, one whose The first Cuban avant-garde helped shape a modern vision of the country’s national identity, viewing it as a cultural and social achievement. — Dennys Matos, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The building was originally constructed around 1930 and later renovated by developer Robert Siegel, who was also behind The Hubert in TriBeCa and The Jane Hotel in the West Village. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 What to Know About Ruby Falls Entry to the cave is via the medieval-style Ruby Falls Castle, which was constructed with limestone from the 1920s excavation. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 To deliver enough for even a small building, a functional brewery would need to be constructed – without emitting a bunch of carbon dioxide or risking your microbes. — Mike McRae 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructed
  1. devised
  2. built
  3. concocted
  4. assembled
  5. invented
  6. made
  7. designed
  8. erected
Verb
  • In the series, the combat tactic was devised by Starfleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard while commanding the USS Stargazer during the Battle of Maxia.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Designed to support the region’s next generation of creators, the programme has been devised by Netflix in partnership with BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of devised
Verb
  • Ergonomics was about chairs that were built for people, rather than chairs designed to fit efficiently into an office or be simple to stack and move.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Many of its stations look as though they were built for the tsars, clad in precious marble and adorned with mosaics, crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and gilded moldings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of built
Verb
  • Martha’s concocted plenty over the years, including her cider-bourbon cocktail made with apple cider, bourbon, lemon juice, ginger, and apple garnishes.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The young lady had specially flown in from New York and Alan had concocted a piece of simple blackmail.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of concocted
Verb
  • Dolce’s cool, reductive architectural sense, with its airy vistas and great open spaces inside and out (perfect for their energetic Labradors, Lola and her son, Dali), is cluttered with the eclectic bounty that Gabbana has assembled over the years.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The masa must then be mixed with fat, broth and salt and aerated to achieve the right consistency before the tamales can be assembled, carefully wrapped and cooked.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembled
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  • And that’s very appealing, and it was invented actually shortly after quantum physics was invented.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bubble tea, with its chewy tapioca boba pearls, was invented in Taiwan in the 1980s.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of invented
Verb
  • Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft after Macklemore was forced off Ed Sheeran’s tour following onstage comments the rapper made in support of Palestinians amid Israel’s war in Gaza.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of made
Verb
  • Ergonomics was about chairs that were built for people, rather than chairs designed to fit efficiently into an office or be simple to stack and move.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • By adding a measurable voltage reference, eCOphite is designed to give battery management systems another signal to work with.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of designed
Verb
  • School officials erected metal fencing around the LSU team bus entrance at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and announced that anyone wearing LSU gear in the Ole Miss student section would be removed from the game.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Despite a preliminary injunction barring the venue from closing, people were kicked out of the building and barricades erected in the name of public safety that same day.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of erected

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“Constructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructed. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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