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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
Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging White House history as construction begins on a new White House ballroom.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The two spent a significant amount of time at the park throughout their lives, overseeing the construction of the Ahwahnee, Badger Pass Ski Area, and other major infrastructure projects.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The company first submitted its construction permit application (CPA) in March 2024, becoming the first developer to do so for a commercial advanced reactor.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a picture of strong thighs and strain, one that makes evident all the work that goes into a human construction that might collapse at any moment.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The two spent a significant amount of time at the park throughout their lives, overseeing the construction of the Ahwahnee, Badger Pass Ski Area, and other major infrastructure projects.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The company first submitted its construction permit application (CPA) in March 2024, becoming the first developer to do so for a commercial advanced reactor.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a picture of strong thighs and strain, one that makes evident all the work that goes into a human construction that might collapse at any moment.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without an international framework, commercial ventures must navigate a patchwork of national laws and evolving interpretations of space ownership.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Much like cast-trip destinations, there often is very little rhyme or reason to a Real Housewives theme party — so instead, production (and/or the women) are tasked with coming up with some shoehorned explanation.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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To say nothing about the thorny question of its genre—do Eastern European writers need to provide more explanations and justifications when using the technique of autofiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Photo illustration of the YouTube TV logo displayed on a smartphone, with the YouTube logo in the background.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to a translation by the Associated Press and CNN, the baseball player asked the press not to reach out to his family and friends for more information about his wife.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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That means integrating models into full workflows—editing, guardrails, translation, versioning, collaboration, distribution, and analytics.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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