constructions

plural of construction

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Recent Examples of constructions The new constructions added nearly 3,000 beds to the state’s capacity for those detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Films, pouches and other lightweight packaging can be difficult and expensive to collect, transport and sort, while multilayer constructions and contamination limit the material’s recycling options. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Nearby there’s a vitrine of maquettes showing different stitch constructions, from blind welt to Norwegian welting. Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Over time, these hasty constructions gave way to sites that still define New York, like the vast Reflecting Absence memorial at the World Trade Center site, a garden in northern Manhattan, and a memorial on the shores of Staten Island. Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 Mantel cleaves instead to a felicitous simplicity, to constructions that achieve consonance with the period but stop short of mimicry. Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 Changing locations within a region has been a recurring theme with recent NFL stadium constructions. Zach Berman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Warships, mammoth bones and parts of ancient constructions all have emerged from the slumping waters of the Danube, the Rhine and other rivers in the scorching drought that has also disrupted trade, power and water supplies. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The state also requires home hardening measures for the structure itself — from covering vents with mesh to block embers from entering to using fire-resistant building materials — for all new constructions since 2008. Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
Noun
  • The horse was found amid structures and artifacts that have revealed more details of military and daily life inside ancient Egyptian fortresses, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a Wednesday statement.
    Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Laws used to criminalize dissent remain in force, intelligence and security agencies retain essentially the same structures and practices, and authorities have taken no steps to disarm or dismantle the colectivos.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers say there are several possible explanations for why greener surroundings may benefit health, including providing opportunities for physical activity and social interaction.
    Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The documents provide explanations of the company’s advertising and privacy practices, as well as members’ rights and controls.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • New interpretations of the Caliber 101 Secrets, the Master Hybris Artistica Caliber 945, and the Duometre Grande Complication A Grande Sonnerie are now up for grabs in a rare release of very limited editions.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The multiseason offering will kick off with more than 20 pieces of apparel and accessories that are modern interpretations of classic Dean pieces such as a white T-shirt, a leather motorcycle jacket and a cowboy hat.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Just like the author of the illustrations shown throughout the film.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Olympic gold medalist’s message shines through in the book’s pages, written with Megan Lacera and featuring illustrations by Ashley Evans.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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