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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
Two men were killed in Mytishchi, to Moscow’s northeast, when drone debris fell on a house under construction, Sobyanin said, adding that a total of 12 people were injured in Moscow, including construction workers at an oil refinery.
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Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Described as the Olympics of the skilled trades, WorldSkills determines the globe's best in technical disciplines that include construction, information technology, manufacturing and robotics.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
For her eighth and final wedding, to construction worker Larry Fortensky, Taylor went with her most opulent gown yet.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Most of the impacts appear in the early stages of a project, during transmission line construction, but some persist during operation, the researchers found.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Described as the Olympics of the skilled trades, WorldSkills determines the globe's best in technical disciplines that include construction, information technology, manufacturing and robotics.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
For her eighth and final wedding, to construction worker Larry Fortensky, Taylor went with her most opulent gown yet.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Most of the impacts appear in the early stages of a project, during transmission line construction, but some persist during operation, the researchers found.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Balance kindness with structure, and accountability follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Working with gaffer Jim Plannette, Schiffman referenced classic films while adding his own interpretation, capturing the sequence on 35mm color film stock and converting it to black and white.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Arthur was taken back to the doctor two additional times in the ensuing weeks and was given various explanations about his condition, including asthma and even anxiety.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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An illustration showing how a stent can support blood flow in an artery.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Sibley spent nearly a year working on the digital illustrations for the collection.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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People are available to speak with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, Spanish and 200 more languages through translation services.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Lost in translation The price tag of insurance plans is not the only barrier to being in control of the system.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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