1
as in devising
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 building
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of constructing
Russia has for years busied itself with reopening its Soviet-era military bases in the Arctic, and with constructing new facilities across the region.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
While the state planner didn’t specify which part of the sector needs moderation, investment has been particularly pronounced globally in constructing datacenters that underpin AI development.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The most efficient way to transport the stones — based on what is known about other megalith-constructing societies — would be to hitch cows to a sled.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Software enables you to build digital designs before constructing in the physical world and run simulations to find the best possible approach.
—Steven Carlini, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Slick City is constructing 20 locations and is excited to expand its reach throughout the Midwest, Biby said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Almost all of the utilities in California make huge profits in constructing, usually, power lines.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
That’s compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars the state has committed to constructing the vast network of tents and trailers at the south facility in the rugged and remote Florida swamp.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Instead, objectives and alignments change at the drop of a hat, with undue time being spent on constructing plot twists in reverse, revealing information for which the viewer has no context until they’re pummeled with clunky, post-facto exposition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
While the state planner didn’t specify which part of the sector needs moderation, investment has been particularly pronounced globally in constructing datacenters that underpin AI development.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The most efficient way to transport the stones — based on what is known about other megalith-constructing societies — would be to hitch cows to a sled.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Software enables you to build digital designs before constructing in the physical world and run simulations to find the best possible approach.
—Steven Carlini, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Slick City is constructing 20 locations and is excited to expand its reach throughout the Midwest, Biby said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Almost all of the utilities in California make huge profits in constructing, usually, power lines.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
That’s compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars the state has committed to constructing the vast network of tents and trailers at the south facility in the rugged and remote Florida swamp.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Instead, objectives and alignments change at the drop of a hat, with undue time being spent on constructing plot twists in reverse, revealing information for which the viewer has no context until they’re pummeled with clunky, post-facto exposition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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Bob-Waksberg and his collaborators retain their impressive gift for devising ludicrous comic set pieces to go alongside the heavier material.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Butorac has spent much of the past year quizzing, cajoling and nudging those stars, ultimately devising a format geared to their needs.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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After years of building her personal brand, Beyoncé has achieved a level of fame and success that has earned her a large, fiercely loyal fan base, known simply as the BeyHive, also referred to as the Hive.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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His dad, Frank Beamer, spent three decades building a legacy as Virginia Tech’s greatest football coach, and Shane Beamer played there and coached for five seasons under his father.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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That isn't stopping Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report from concocting a massive trade proposal that would send the nine-time All-Star to the New York Knicks.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The main plot centers on Randy Marsh concocting a plan to grow his business by lobbying to change marijuana laws.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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There is no assembling rigs, dealing with ambient heat, or having to pay an in-house electricity bill.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Aug. 2025
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The crust can be made ahead, too, and frozen for up to three months before assembling the pie.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Swiss watchmaker, known for inventing the tourbillon movement that was patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, holds over 200 patents in all, and has been a standards setter in watchmaking.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Turing proved this seminal result by inventing a formal mathematical model of computation in which programs are represented by hypothetical devices now called Turing machines.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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With his business suffering from the bridge closing, Vishal Patel came up with the idea of erecting a sign on his cousin’s property that would advertise the Spring Hill Inn and Uno Pizzeria & Grill.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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In contrast, some utilities opt for no analysis at all, erecting perimeter walls around facilities without pinpointing specific vulnerabilities.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 June 2025
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James Steyer, the CEO of Common Sense Media, an organization that wants to place stronger regulations around what children are exposed to online, celebrated the warning label bill and another that would prohibit developers from designing certain products that are intended to be used by children.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling was commissioned in 1950 by Clifton Lewis, the wife of prominent local banker George Lewis II, while Wright was in the area designing Florida Southern College’s campus.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old receiver is making this team.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, Maria, 69, and Bobby, 71, are first cousins, making Schwarzenegger and Bobby first cousins once removed.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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