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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
The dazzling Runway fashion show took place at The Accademia di Brera, a fine arts school in the city; a local crew that puts together Milan fashion shows spent five days constructing the catwalk.
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Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The Washington Examiner previously reported that UFC is also constructing a 4,500-seat venue ahead of the mixed martial arts cage match on the White House’s South Lawn.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
The Hilton later remedied that by constructing a bunker-like garage with a secure door, so the president is not exposed.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, constructing the gigawatt-scale data centers those companies have promised requires massive new energy facilities.
—Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
To overcome these limitations, researchers propose constructing a continuous field of local reference frames guided by surface geometry and keypoints.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Soft robotics, a subfield of robotics that says robots can be squishy, focuses on constructing robots from highly flexible, deformable materials and systems.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
To further its cause, the institute is constructing a new headquarters, on Westville Street in Dorchester.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The company is one of the few door manufacturers whose products carry a health products declaration, which allows customers to qualify for LEED or WELL building credits when constructing environmentally responsible facilities.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The Washington Examiner previously reported that UFC is also constructing a 4,500-seat venue ahead of the mixed martial arts cage match on the White House’s South Lawn.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
The Hilton later remedied that by constructing a bunker-like garage with a secure door, so the president is not exposed.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, constructing the gigawatt-scale data centers those companies have promised requires massive new energy facilities.
—Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
To overcome these limitations, researchers propose constructing a continuous field of local reference frames guided by surface geometry and keypoints.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Soft robotics, a subfield of robotics that says robots can be squishy, focuses on constructing robots from highly flexible, deformable materials and systems.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
To further its cause, the institute is constructing a new headquarters, on Westville Street in Dorchester.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The company is one of the few door manufacturers whose products carry a health products declaration, which allows customers to qualify for LEED or WELL building credits when constructing environmentally responsible facilities.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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The Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was a period when literary critics had real power and were devising new ways of reading—focused on the fluidity of language and the instability of textual meaning—that reshaped the humanities and social sciences.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether or not Perkins is recalled, Cobb said, the PAC hopes to continue building political momentum among their neighbors, and that city leaders keep paying attention.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration will combine creative vision with access to capital and a long-term strategy for building cinematic worlds that extend across formats and audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, workers illegally pocketed between $20,000 and more than $41,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans from a massive federal COVID-19 pandemic relief effort – some by concocting companies that didn't exist to pocket federal assistance funds.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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As Gyllenhaal begins concocting her third directorial feature, could Curtis be part of the picture?—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The expectations on Seton Hall were so low last season that a fourth-place finish in the league meant a unanimous coach of the year vote for Holloway, who didn’t have much to work with when assembling his roster.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Apple is now assembling artificial intelligence servers and some of its Mac Mini computers in Houston.—
Stephen Nellis,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Made in response to a difficult breakup, the work alludes to two lovers parting ways, but also to Pau’s memories of isolation as a severely asthmatic child in a notoriously polluted city, lying in bed staring at the wall and inventing stories to distract herself from the difficulty of breathing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Groups of researchers in California, Germany, and now France have been inventing ways to shrink the whole spectroscopy system onto a chip, so scientists can take the instrument into the field.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The enigmatic artist took credit for the work in a humorous video, posted to his Instagram page Thursday, which showed workers erecting the statue under the cover of night.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Banksy has been famous for displaying or erecting artwork in public spaces.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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But county documents also detail conditions the project should meet to address impacts, including designing buildings to dampen sound and adding landscape buffers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The city is currently designing its next 20‑year stormwater management plan and has posted a survey on its website for residents to share concerns and priorities.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio harmonizes with Jupiter through your 5th House of Creativity, making connection feel more natural, playful, and easy to enjoy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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These questions have been haunting Hong Kong for over forty years, about as long as Pau has been making art.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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