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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
On 20 May, NAVFAC’s press team celebrated the start of construction of a dog kennel in the Pacific Northwest’s Naval Base Kitsap.
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Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
In a statement shared on X, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said the deadly incident occurred when part of the roof, which was under construction, collapsed.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Hallinan said the project is in the permitting process, and construction could begin next year, with the goal of wrapping up by 2029.
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Denise Chow,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
Another complex aspect was not only the animation itself, but also the construction of the sets.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
In a statement shared on X, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said the deadly incident occurred when part of the roof, which was under construction, collapsed.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Hallinan said the project is in the permitting process, and construction could begin next year, with the goal of wrapping up by 2029.
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Denise Chow,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
Another complex aspect was not only the animation itself, but also the construction of the sets.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
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Host cities, many of whom already feel burned by the scale of costs associated with preparing for the World Cup, have taken a very literal interpretation of the contractual obligations.
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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Predicting pink Dig a little deeper, and another possible explanation for the abundance of pink at the tournament emerges.
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Much of the international media dutifully reported Russia’s explanation alongside reports of the attack, creating the impression that responsibility remained genuinely uncertain and that both narratives deserved roughly equal consideration.
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The sudden closure could have wider implications, as the newfound illustration of the peace deal’s fragility could spook shipping companies into choosing not to traverse the strait until a more definitive end to the fighting.
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The clearest illustration of the role this particular movie has played in McKendrick’s evolution as an artist arrived just hours before our interview.
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The AirPods Pro 3 boast new AI-powered features such as hearing protection, live language translation, heart rate monitoring, and fitness tracking, making these buds smarter than ever.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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