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as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of construction
However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability Currently, the resort does not have guest rooms designed for guests using wheelchairs and other assistive devices; however, four will be added during the final stage of construction, which is slated for completion in 2026.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
But unlike a typical state construction project, which can be held up in lengthy procurement fights, the state has been able to move at warp speed because of DeSantis’ emergency authorization.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
After years of proposals that failed to materialize, construction has started on the One Winnetka residential and commercial mixed-use project in the village’s downtown after the developer was able to secure financing.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability Currently, the resort does not have guest rooms designed for guests using wheelchairs and other assistive devices; however, four will be added during the final stage of construction, which is slated for completion in 2026.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
But unlike a typical state construction project, which can be held up in lengthy procurement fights, the state has been able to move at warp speed because of DeSantis’ emergency authorization.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
After years of proposals that failed to materialize, construction has started on the One Winnetka residential and commercial mixed-use project in the village’s downtown after the developer was able to secure financing.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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An array of speakers criticized a modern-esque four-story concert hall around older military structures—many built over a century ago—converted into residences in 1998.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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After all, this $152 million structure included a $50 million contribution from Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi in honor of Achille Viterbi, his father, an accomplished ophthalmologist who brought the family to America, fleeing fascist Italy in 1939.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Thomas' interpretation and feelings toward the 150-year-old law have been conveyed numerous times in past Court decisions.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Analyzing the president’s motivations became the continent’s favorite parlor game, because the appropriate response to him would depend on which interpretation one favored.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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However, without explanation, the company withdrew the bid protest four days later on July 1.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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But in its most simple explanation, the Chiefs trick people.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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An illustrator and illustrations teacher at the time, Jacobsen learned of Machine Head, a metal fabrication shop in the Crossroads, through Arts Upload, a PBS show featuring local art.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Nenka Myers, the book will arrive in spring 2026.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Change is being declared, but most of it amounts to translation: one process swapped for another, nothing truly reimagined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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These kinds of lossy translations would become a secret source of power for ABBA.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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