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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
Minnesota residents report that ICE agents are disguising themselves as construction workers and utility workers, using fake license plates, which would be a violation of state law.
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Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
With the tariffs, it is estimated the construction will cost $600,000.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Brand-new park coming in 2026-27 Pioneer Park Pioneer Park is a brand-new park that is slated to begin construction this year near the intersection of College Boulevard and Woodland Road.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
These state credits are often used to fund repairs, new construction, or to extend affordability agreements with property owners after federal requirements expire.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
With the tariffs, it is estimated the construction will cost $600,000.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Brand-new park coming in 2026-27 Pioneer Park Pioneer Park is a brand-new park that is slated to begin construction this year near the intersection of College Boulevard and Woodland Road.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
These state credits are often used to fund repairs, new construction, or to extend affordability agreements with property owners after federal requirements expire.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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The progressive structure of the income tax system ensures that high-income taxpayers supply most of its revenue.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Designers across the board leaned into the look—Tory Burch, Miu Miu, Prada, and Bottega Veneta each offered their own interpretation of the bookish aesthetic.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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The challenge is confirming biological activity while eliminating non-biologic explanations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more the industry accelerates, the more impactful fashion illustration feels.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Crespi junior forward Cayman Martin epitomizes that illustration after playing junior varsity basketball his sophomore season and blossoming into one of the team’s most reliable players.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The following story features Spanish and English translations.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Truthfully, attendees were buzzing before the panels even began, thanks to a swanky breakfast that welcomed guests with a set of new Airpods Pro to experience the latest iteration of the wireless headphones’ live translation technology.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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