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as in structures
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 explanations
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 constructions
Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.
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Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Advance Denim sees the market moving away from basics, allowing room for jacquard (especially for special collections), 100 percent linen constructions and coatings that add a luxury feel to denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
According to polygenism, one of the most important constructions of race in the mid-nineteenth century, each of these distinct races had separate origins, either by divine creation or, in later interpretations shaped by Darwinian thought, by distinct evolutionary paths.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Apr. 2026
Bettina’s geometrical forms, modular constructions, and serial arrangements invite comparisons to Minimalism, systems art, and post-Conceptual photography.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
From a fabric standpoint, Maritaş sees demand is moving toward lighter weights, looser constructions and better drape to support relaxed and more tailored silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
While such Iron Age constructions are typically associated with status and authority, study author Lars Gustavsen argues that excavations have consistently failed to find any evidence of a burial.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Members of both parties have voiced concerns about dwindling stock in the existing housing market, for both owners and renters, and increased costs to build out new constructions.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Mammo is capable of making challenging music—his previous release, Ulmeyda (as 2501), is full of tangled constructions that creak like Alexander Calder mobiles in need of oiling, while Landmarks, released as Fabiano, is an ambient immersion into inky darkness.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Advance Denim sees the market moving away from basics, allowing room for jacquard (especially for special collections), 100 percent linen constructions and coatings that add a luxury feel to denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
According to polygenism, one of the most important constructions of race in the mid-nineteenth century, each of these distinct races had separate origins, either by divine creation or, in later interpretations shaped by Darwinian thought, by distinct evolutionary paths.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Apr. 2026
Bettina’s geometrical forms, modular constructions, and serial arrangements invite comparisons to Minimalism, systems art, and post-Conceptual photography.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
From a fabric standpoint, Maritaş sees demand is moving toward lighter weights, looser constructions and better drape to support relaxed and more tailored silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
While such Iron Age constructions are typically associated with status and authority, study author Lars Gustavsen argues that excavations have consistently failed to find any evidence of a burial.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Members of both parties have voiced concerns about dwindling stock in the existing housing market, for both owners and renters, and increased costs to build out new constructions.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Mammo is capable of making challenging music—his previous release, Ulmeyda (as 2501), is full of tangled constructions that creak like Alexander Calder mobiles in need of oiling, while Landmarks, released as Fabiano, is an ambient immersion into inky darkness.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
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Two smaller structures rise to six floors each, alongside the 20-story main tower.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The team also demonstrated that the device could identify hidden structures beneath soft materials, including tumor-like objects embedded in tissue models.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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No need for explanations and convincing.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Experts stress that there are a variety of possible earthly explanations for such observations, from advanced drone technology to software bugs and instrument issues.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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However, Lewin, the physiologist, is cautious about overextending the results and interpretations to every bird, given that the researchers haven’t looked at any migratory species.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 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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Other noms include Baum for best columnist and Scott Feinberg for best anchor/host in audio journalism as well as mentions across numerous other categories including social media, photography, video, features, investigative, illustrations and blogs.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The restaurant is also impeccably clean, with pastel colors and playful illustrations and Chinese phrases on the walls.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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