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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
Another email noted that 177th and Cline were closed by the Indiana Department of Transportation during construction of the bridge.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The $50-million injection from the DFC will be used only once Rainbow Rare Earths starts construction of its processing factory in Phalaborwa, anticipated in early 2027.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Larson previously has rolled out endorsements by, among others, the construction trades and International Association of Machinists.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and infrastructure needs all require substantial financial investment.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The $50-million injection from the DFC will be used only once Rainbow Rare Earths starts construction of its processing factory in Phalaborwa, anticipated in early 2027.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Larson previously has rolled out endorsements by, among others, the construction trades and International Association of Machinists.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and infrastructure needs all require substantial financial investment.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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Accessibility Given its centuries-old structures and cobbled courtyard, not all areas of São Lourenço are easy to maneuver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Compost helps to improve soil structure and drainage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Supporters dispute interpretation The position taken by Raynes’ group on the civil rights bill has confounded some of the measure’s supporters.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Observers have put forth several explanations for her approach.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Experts point to several possible explanations, including the overdose-reversing drug naloxone being more widely available and the expansion of addiction treatment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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That illustration seems almost quaint now, but the central concept still holds.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The newest Echo Show 5 Kids features the all-new Alexa+, so kids can engage in interactive learning conversations and co-create one-of-a-kind stories with original, real-time illustrations.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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This enables real-time translation of environmental understanding and task decisions into stable, human-like full-body movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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