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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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of construct
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Borussia Dortmund are a rival of sorts, even though Der Klassiker, as games between the two are called, is more of a marketing construct than a reality.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
David Beasley, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Events were held at the more modern Swissôtel and a Festival Garden was constructed outside the hotel as a hub for events.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
And Murderbot is not used to being treated respectfully by humans or even being treated as a sentient construct.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Borussia Dortmund are a rival of sorts, even though Der Klassiker, as games between the two are called, is more of a marketing construct than a reality.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Noun
So far the law has helped builders construct 3,171 affordable housing units, says the nonprofit taxpayer research institute bills itself an independent, nonpartisan government watchdog.
—David Beasley, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Events were held at the more modern Swissôtel and a Festival Garden was constructed outside the hotel as a hub for events.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construct
Verb
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Flex is currently developing HR software with AI agents that can identify candidates for promotion and also devise salary structures.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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At the start of the crisis, Brzezinski had tasked the military with devising a rescue plan.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Lu and his team are building a complete video suite to empower every organization in the world to automate videos—just as office productivity suites empower organizations to automate documents.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Koziol and his father built another novel residential concept for the area in 2019.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Koziol and his father built another novel residential concept for the area in 2019.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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An earlier Cadillac concept called Opulent Velocity debuted at the Quail last year.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The preview also shows West concocting his Sunday Service before delving down his own rabbit hole.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, when he is left near death due to a plot concocted by his former friend Mal, the two are thrown back into each other’s orbit, according to a synopsis of the book.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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From Zero gave Linkin Park their first No. 1 debut on the ARIA Chart, and first with the new lineup, which is now led by Armstrong and was assembled following the passing of former frontman Chester Bennington in 2017.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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The outspoken musician and activist Tom Morello has assembled a diverse array of artists for a playlist in protest of President Donald Trump and his Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s attacks on immigrants.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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Adding condoms not only decreases your risk of conception but also adds protection against STIs.—
Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Infinity has established itself in part due to its showcasing of the entire production pipeline, from conception to final cut.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Drugmakers know their monopoly on a new treatment will be temporary—typically only enjoying about 12-14 years of effective market exclusivity—which pushes them to keep inventing rather than coasting on old pharmaceuticals.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is a pioneering use of old, ephemeral tech to invent new, eternal cinema, that is so persuasive of its own whimsical worldview that to emerge 186 minutes later is to feel slightly attacked by the garish, hi-def sharpness of reality, and to wonder where all the wonder has gone.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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That means teaching parents how to be their child’s calm center, how to interpret behavior as communication, and how to create home environments that foster cooperation and emotional safety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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For investors, the opportunity now is to engage strategically: identifying deals that provide immediate value, strengthen competitive positioning and create exposure to long-term structural growth themes.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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