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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
Residents of Mountain Village, the European-style town that encompasses the Telluride ski resort, on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 5% lift-ticket tax to help fund the construction, maintenance and operation of the iconic gondola that connects the mountain with the town of Telluride.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
According to Mayor Brad Pike, now that the construction is over, there will be better traffic circulation, and his next priority is parking.
—Rose Evans
november 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of the new housing in Yuba County has been developed south of Marysville and Olivehurst, with areas such as Plumas Lake continuing to add subdivisions, and active construction sites visible from parts of Highway 70, an artery connecting the county to Sacramento.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money intended for thousands of flood control projects.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
According to Mayor Brad Pike, now that the construction is over, there will be better traffic circulation, and his next priority is parking.
—Rose Evans
november 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of the new housing in Yuba County has been developed south of Marysville and Olivehurst, with areas such as Plumas Lake continuing to add subdivisions, and active construction sites visible from parts of Highway 70, an artery connecting the county to Sacramento.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money intended for thousands of flood control projects.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 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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English translation Copyright © 2025 by Natasha Wimmer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Santiago-Romero sought reelection for a second term and has recently focused on funding for home repair programs, entrepreneur grants and translation services.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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