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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
The book displays many examples of working drawings, the technical documents that the architect prepares to guide construction.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Vineyard Wind was one of five major East Coast offshore wind projects on which his administration halted construction days before Christmas, citing national security concerns.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so would limit environmental roadblocks, speeding their construction.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Because the dialogue is perhaps a little too lean, we’re left to infer some of the character construction through the world these players inhabit.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Vineyard Wind was one of five major East Coast offshore wind projects on which his administration halted construction days before Christmas, citing national security concerns.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so would limit environmental roadblocks, speeding their construction.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Because the dialogue is perhaps a little too lean, we’re left to infer some of the character construction through the world these players inhabit.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
Noun
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The fire destroyed more than 160 structures and charred 25,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gentle structure supports your peace, and kindness still gets results.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Modern Deco interpretations can lean a bit more minimalist, but often still include bold colors.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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For more than a century, that interpretation shaped both textbook and casual medical wisdom.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The county has also ignored requests for an explanation as to what harm would be caused by revealing those costs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 150 shops are a vital source of livelihood for many and an illustration of resilience.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Outside the office, Shelby is a faceted artisan intoxicated by pre-1900s scientific illustration, engraving and typography.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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To a lesser degree, these chain reactions, this exquisite balance between heaven and hell, was recreated in the translation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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All of life is a work of translation.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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