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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
These informed different iterations of down jackets and puffy pants, as well as fun accessories such as scarves, hats, bags and blankets — all spotlighting Raxxy’s knack for 3D constructions, geometric patterns and bold color schemes.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Though data is sparser here, there’s growing evidence that offshore wind farms, port constructions, and subsea pipeline projects use freelance engineers for niche tasks.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Rugged fabric textures, retro fits and upcycled constructions are key.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Bright, gloriously messy constructions that strike fear into the hearts of napkins everywhere.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The complete sentence, housed in a single Arabic word, أحبّك, suffices when the world closes in and there is no room for longer declarations, for the leisure of language and its constructions.
—Nima Hasan
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Even where students have not used AI, cliché language and other common AI constructions can lead admissions officers to doubt the authenticity of students’ writing.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
And so that’s the basic idea that’s at the core of a lot of these algebraic constructions.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Though data is sparser here, there’s growing evidence that offshore wind farms, port constructions, and subsea pipeline projects use freelance engineers for niche tasks.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Rugged fabric textures, retro fits and upcycled constructions are key.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Bright, gloriously messy constructions that strike fear into the hearts of napkins everywhere.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The complete sentence, housed in a single Arabic word, أحبّك, suffices when the world closes in and there is no room for longer declarations, for the leisure of language and its constructions.
—Nima Hasan
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Even where students have not used AI, cliché language and other common AI constructions can lead admissions officers to doubt the authenticity of students’ writing.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
And so that’s the basic idea that’s at the core of a lot of these algebraic constructions.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
Noun
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Those atoms then could bind together, just as Democritus had theorized more than 2000 years before, into the molecules and larger structures that composed our macroscopic world.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Excavations from 2006 to 2009 have identified the remains of a Byzantine church dating to the fifth century, but farther below, rock-cut structures have been dated to the period when Mary lived there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are two possible explanations for the observed flight.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Possible explanations include changes in blood pressure, heart rate and even circadian rhythms (the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle).—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Subramanian’s interpretations suggest a tougher stance, signaling potential challenges ahead for Combs as the hearing continues.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Sophie Blackall, the novella wraps up the trilogy that DiCamillo largely wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Names have been changed and illustrations are anonymous to ensure their safety.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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