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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 efforts include providing exemptions for affordable unit requirements on new market-rate constructions if needed to spur development, all while simultaneously seeking alternative, sustainable funding sources to create more lower-cost housing, among other incentives.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
The steel constructions ensure the unit is fire-resistant and waterproof.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Most came in complex lapidary constructions, such as earrings that had a delicate gradient of three tones of coral.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
These are quite, quite complex constructions.
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Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
The two sides discussed various constructions.
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Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
OpenAI says its model found examples that beat the grid-like constructions mathematicians had treated as basically optimal.
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Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.
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Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
The steel constructions ensure the unit is fire-resistant and waterproof.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Most came in complex lapidary constructions, such as earrings that had a delicate gradient of three tones of coral.
—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
These are quite, quite complex constructions.
—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
The two sides discussed various constructions.
—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
OpenAI says its model found examples that beat the grid-like constructions mathematicians had treated as basically optimal.
—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.
—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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And each office door mimics a storefront similar to shopping arcade structures.
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Without literal explanations, readers must pay close attention to Smith’s artwork in each panel to follow Weapon X’s story.
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The repo man’s job is not to accept the handoff of a phone, or to engage explanations.
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Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
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Researchers use them to generate illustrations, create synthetic data, edit lab images and produce materials for education and public outreach.
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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