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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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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
The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
The downtown skyscraper, the third-tallest building in the city, was constructed in 1987 as the headquarters of MCorp Bank.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The backstory Built initially as cabanas for ship-owning families to cool off over summer (where the current Matsuihsa restaurant is found), the Astir Palace hotel was constructed in 1967 as an upmarket destination for the well-heeled.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The path, built more than 100 years ago, was constructed so that workers from a municipal water company could reach the utility’s water intakes far into the canyon, Green said.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Midrange models are constructed with the assumption that it will be used daily and nightly, with constant switching between modes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
DeWitt has constructed not a maze so much as a garden, where many kinds of writing can thrive side by side.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The two-story, 54-unit building, constructed in 1961, was designed by Modernist architect John August Reed.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
The downtown skyscraper, the third-tallest building in the city, was constructed in 1987 as the headquarters of MCorp Bank.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The backstory Built initially as cabanas for ship-owning families to cool off over summer (where the current Matsuihsa restaurant is found), the Astir Palace hotel was constructed in 1967 as an upmarket destination for the well-heeled.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The path, built more than 100 years ago, was constructed so that workers from a municipal water company could reach the utility’s water intakes far into the canyon, Green said.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Midrange models are constructed with the assumption that it will be used daily and nightly, with constant switching between modes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
DeWitt has constructed not a maze so much as a garden, where many kinds of writing can thrive side by side.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The two-story, 54-unit building, constructed in 1961, was designed by Modernist architect John August Reed.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructed
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Outside of the theory itself being devised by conscious humans using their brains, there’s scant reason to think so.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump has instead engaged in a clumsy cover-up, insisting that the files are both a fantastical hoax devised by his enemies and also too boring to even merit discussion.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Our country is built on immigrants.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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In exchange for not being charged with a DUI, the family’s lawyer concocted a deal in which Skakel was sent to the controversial Élan School in Maine in an effort to correct his unruly behavior.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report concocted this trade idea that sees the Lakers land and shore up both their frontcourt and backcourt, the Dallas Mavericks duo of former All-Star Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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That Mater Dei-Orange Lutheran result was from Tuesday’s schedule and the most-recent release of the rankings were assembled before Tuesday.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mikal Bridges said the Knicks’ inconsistencies stem from a combination of both new head coach and a roster that’s been assembled, piece by piece, over the last three seasons.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Is this new cookie a tribute to William Dreyer, who is rumored to have invented Rocky Road in Oakland back in 1929?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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And the telephone had just been invented that year, so few could call the Chicago Tribune and complain about not having the Cubs score in their edition.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Authorities erected barricades outside the facility, and a small group of counter-demonstrators also showed up.—
Rebecca Santana,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, Spaniards erected churches in Native communities, and Franciscans often claimed that many Indigenous people welcomed their presence.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Constructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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