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verb

kən-ˈstrəkt How to pronounce construct (audio)
Definition of constructnext
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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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construct

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noun

as in concept

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Recent Examples of construct
Verb
Quijada and Robinson invite us into the process of making their musical, constructing the show’s soundscape and musical score in real time by recording musical phrases into a looping station and layering in sound. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Produced through Rubicon Entertainment, the contemporary Southern noir Western was constructed incrementally, with Grubbs serving as director and lead actor and Joshua Ryan Dietz, Jeff Hoffman and Chris Sivertson penning the screenplay. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 July 2026
Noun
Edwards Air Force Base The group was acting as a Combined Test Force, or CTF, which the airfield described as a unique construct where active-duty airmen work with military contractors and government civilians to complete specific projects. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 17 June 2026 What else is a cultural construct? — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for construct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construct
  1. devise
  2. build
  3. concept
  4. concoct
  5. assemble
  6. conception
  7. invent
  8. create
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  • While many may remember the warrior Achilles from the Trojan War, Odysseus was the cunning strategist who devised the famous Trojan Horse plan to enter Troy.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Ten years on, after devising the victorious Trojan Horse gambit, Ulysses attempts to return to Ithaca and the pining Penelope, whose palace has been overrun with scheming suitors seeking her hand.
    — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
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  • Officials said the warning systems built since last year’s catastrophic floods were activated in Kerr County in the early hours before water levels began to rise, allowing for people to react quickly to flooding threats.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Across the nation, some communities have had more blackouts after large data centers move in, and higher power bills as utilities have to build more infrastructure to support them.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
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  • Instead, adopt an integration plan customized for the leader, apply the concepts of optimal distinctiveness and monitor and adjust as necessary.
    — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The fast-casual concept, known for serving authentic Greek fare, will debut at the Sadler Square shopping center in Davidson on Monday, July 20.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of concept
Verb
  • Tran says the hairstyle was concocted with Liu's outfit in mind, not to mention her overall vibe.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026
  • Similarly, the EastDiet hasn't been concocted by nutritionists in a lab; instead, it's been shaped by local, natural resources.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of concoct
Verb
  • And everything begins to feel strangely familiar—like creative output assembled mechanically from patterns.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Then, the families of the slain suitors assemble and vow revenge, clashing with Odysseus, Telemachus, Laertes and the loyal servants — only to have Athena intervene and abruptly put a stop to the fighting.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of assemble
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  • But Damon lacks the gravitas that might give this role, this conception, a tragic cast.
    — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
  • The actor whose performance is most closely bound to Nolan’s conception of the character is Matt Damon, as Odysseus.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Definition of conception
Verb
  • The images are known as shims, which were invented to extend Secure Boot to Linux devices and utility software.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
  • The English invented soccer but have rarely been the best at it.
    — Steve Douglas, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of invent
Verb
  • Soon after, the combined anger of Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo created a storm that killed everyone except the king.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • For example, a small business owner could ask Claude to create a revenue summary or to flag any unusual activity using data from popular payment solutions like Stripe.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
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