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
When researchers abruptly changed the shape or layout of the tank, the previously active neural ensemble quieted down within minutes, while a new configuration of neurons rapidly took over—constructing an entirely new spatial map.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The TikTok tradeoff is dynamic scanning, selecting, and constructing in return for patience, credulity, and willingness to follow direction.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
From there, the developer would start on constructing the independent living units.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The master plan includes renovating vacant homes, expanding the church's food pantry, redeveloping Queensbury Park and constructing affordable housing which will be called Residences at Belvedere Place.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Wilks Development purchased the property adjacent to Interstate 30 more than a decade ago and has spent several years working on the complex and historically challenging rehabilitation the 96-year-old Public Market, as well as constructing the five-story, 199-unit apartment building.
—Samuel O’Neal 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Monument Health plans to use the bond proceeds for acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding and equipping various health care facilities in the Black Hills region, according to a public notice of the bonding package.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 9 Jan. 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill is constructing its athletic roster for 2026.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Ceramic clays tend to be earthen clays, primarily used when constructing dishware or decorative pottery.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
The TikTok tradeoff is dynamic scanning, selecting, and constructing in return for patience, credulity, and willingness to follow direction.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
From there, the developer would start on constructing the independent living units.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The master plan includes renovating vacant homes, expanding the church's food pantry, redeveloping Queensbury Park and constructing affordable housing which will be called Residences at Belvedere Place.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Wilks Development purchased the property adjacent to Interstate 30 more than a decade ago and has spent several years working on the complex and historically challenging rehabilitation the 96-year-old Public Market, as well as constructing the five-story, 199-unit apartment building.
—Samuel O’Neal 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Monument Health plans to use the bond proceeds for acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding and equipping various health care facilities in the Black Hills region, according to a public notice of the bonding package.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 9 Jan. 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill is constructing its athletic roster for 2026.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Ceramic clays tend to be earthen clays, primarily used when constructing dishware or decorative pottery.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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The Panthers spent most of Saturday’s game (as well as their previous matchup with the Rams) devising ways to get McMillan and Coker running down the field against those small corners.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 40-year-old cooks up ways to make quarterbacks miserable in his sleep, devising schemes that are meant to lure as much as they are intended to confuse.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lightning had grown from building a popular open source tool PyTorch Lightning, which helps researchers manage machine learning, to bundling software to help corporates like German chip company Infineon and advertising agency Monks manage building and tweaking large language models.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Crystal Cave is not a cave in the traditional sense, but rather the interior of the world's largest geode, discovered in 1897 by workers who were building a well.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both activities can be fairly ordinary hobbies—games of imagination not so different from crushing on a pop star or concocting stories about a film protagonist.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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Later in the episode, Kody took aim at Janelle, accusing her once again of concocting a plan to try and sell Coyote Pass out from under Meri.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Whereas Herbert is 0-2 in Chargers postseason games, Maye is making his first postseason appearance for the New England Patriots after assembling a most valuable player-caliber season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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To suppress Americans peacefully assembling to protest his policies?—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Created by Terry Nation, the man credited with inventing the Daleks, Blake’s 7 aired for four seasons on the BBC from 1978 to 1981.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Jan. 2026
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If your brain immediately starts inventing imaginary future scenarios, that’s often your sign the item has already served its purpose.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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In a completely different approach, Meta has started erecting tent-like structures to house servers to get their data centers online faster.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In a flurry of recent activity, the city has been installing payment kiosks, erecting informational signs, compiling the license plate numbers of park volunteers and establishing a website for frequent-user permits and city-resident discounts.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Freescape did not expend all its creativity designing the patented inflatable roof, saving plenty for the flexible lower floor plan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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In addition to his own home décor label, Adler has collaborated with buzzy brands, including designing a house for cultural icon Barbie.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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