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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
The fabrics are part of the mill’s Icons collection, which focuses on timeless constructions and indigo shades that tap into the demand for both heritage and modern denim.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Now, the materials' more organic constructions and sculptural silhouettes attract buyers.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, the tongue, shoelaces and liner are presented with more typical constructions.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
This technical know-how would predate the first megalithic constructions by several centuries.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Washington Post first reported the news of the demolition, saying that constructions crews were using a backhoe to rip through and demolish a portion of the White House's East Wing.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Now, the materials' more organic constructions and sculptural silhouettes attract buyers.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, the tongue, shoelaces and liner are presented with more typical constructions.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
This technical know-how would predate the first megalithic constructions by several centuries.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Washington Post first reported the news of the demolition, saying that constructions crews were using a backhoe to rip through and demolish a portion of the White House's East Wing.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
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In all, more than 8,000 California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, killed 31 people and burned 16,512 structures in the past year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The best of the bunch run the gamut from crowd-pleasing interpretations of tonka bean and leather to on-the-nose odes to a crackling fireplace.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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More likely are the frequent incidents where moving objects are subject to multiple interpretations.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
7 Jan. 2026
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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