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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
Dressed in a hard hat and neon green vest, Kennedy walked through the construction site, pointing out special features in each building designed to promote safety, sustainability and hurricane protection.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Representatives from Community Housing Works did not immediately respond to emails for comment asking when construction would start.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The home spans 5,677 square feet and is LEED Gold certified for sustainable construction.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Road funding had been a sticking point in negotiations for a state budget — Whitmer has made roads a key issue, and Hall and House Republicans were also keen on producing revenue to pay for construction and repair costs for roads throughout the state.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Representatives from Community Housing Works did not immediately respond to emails for comment asking when construction would start.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The home spans 5,677 square feet and is LEED Gold certified for sustainable construction.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Road funding had been a sticking point in negotiations for a state budget — Whitmer has made roads a key issue, and Hall and House Republicans were also keen on producing revenue to pay for construction and repair costs for roads throughout the state.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
Noun
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But the relief is short-lived, as the structures around Shibuya Crossing begin to implode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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During another visit, a city investigator reported seeing unpermitted construction of concrete pads, structures and grading.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Scholarly interpretations abound as to what Apepi was trying to achieve.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The artists were challenged to create their own interpretations of time.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Taliban has not yet given an explanation for its decision to implement the wider blackout this week.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Names have been changed and illustrations are anonymous to ensure their safety.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The photograph—one of a series of some 52 large and 101 smaller stereo views Gardner made around the fort—appears as a seemingly self-explanatory illustration in books about the Indian Wars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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His other Chekhov translations included A Month in the Country, The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and Platonov.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Alex Zucker's translations include novels by Magdaléna Platzová, Jáchym Topol, Bianca Bellová, Petra Hůlová, and Tomáš Zmeškal.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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